Childcare Centre Director - Long Day Care & Kindergarten | Full-Time | Hamilton

Centre Director – Long Day Care and Kindergarten
Permanent Full-Time | 38 Hours per Week | Monday to Friday

Are you an experienced early childhood leader looking for your next opportunity? St Cecilia's Long Day Care and Kindergarten is seeking a passionate Centre Director to lead our welcoming 49-place boutique service in the heart of Hamilton. This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a centre where children, families and educators are known, valued and supported.

Set within a beautiful home-like environment featuring high ceilings, timber floors and French doors, our centre offers well-resourced learning spaces, expansive outdoor play areas, a mud kitchen, vegetable garden and fresh meals prepared daily by our on-site cook. We are proud of our strong community connections, including our partnership with Hamilton State School and established kindergarten transition program.

Supported by an experienced leadership team and dedicated educators, you will have the opportunity to lead with confidence, inspire excellence and continue building a positive and thriving centre culture.

If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the delivery of a high quality, inclusive and educational program
• Manage day to day operations of the service including staffing, administration and financial management tasks
• Provide children with a safe, secure, welcoming and nurturing environment
• Work collaboratively within an established team to ensure the best outcomes for children and families

Job Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
• Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications
• Current Child Protection Training
• Willingness to undertake the role of Nominated Supervisor
• Sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Quality Standard (NQS), Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG)
• Previous experience managing an early childhood education and care service
• Strong leadership, team development and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in computer systems and childcare management software (Xplor experience highly regarded)

Benefits:

• Leadership Days & Programs – Offsite networking, professional development, and ongoing leadership support.
• POD Support – Connect with peers for guidance, collaboration, and shared success.
• Career Pathways – Grow into mentoring or specialist roles such as Regional Manager, Compliance, Family Support, or Workforce planning.
• Culture That Cares – We live our values: Be Brave, Be Authentic, Be Thoughtful, Be Professional.
• Recognition & Celebrations – Reward and recognition programs plus end-of-year celebrations to celebrate your achievements.
• Referral Bonuses – Refer great people and be rewarded for helping grow our team.
• Up to 95% Childcare Discount – Generous staff discounts across 130+ services to support you and your family.

Our Commitment to Keeping our Staff and Children Safe
Catholic Early EdCare is dedicated to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children in its care and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. The protection of children is our highest priority. To uphold this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screenings as part of our recruitment process, and all employees working with children must hold a current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

How to Apply:
Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? To apply, submit your resume, along with a cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for the role.

Catholic Early EdCare is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all individuals, including those from diverse backgrounds.