Early Childhood Centre Director

Imagine leading a centre where you can focus on children, families and your team, backed by specialist support, experienced peers and a Council that genuinely invests in your success.

At Sutherland Shire Council, you'll be part of a connected network of Early Education services, with the support, flexibility and career opportunities that help you thrive both professionally and personally.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary package up to $124,574 + 12% superannuation + ECEC Worker Retention Allowance
• Council commitment to an 8% pay increase over the next two years
• Novated leasing / salary sacrificing options
• Up to 26 weeks paid leave if you or someone in your care experiences a serious illness or accident
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support
• Fitness Passport
• Annual flu vaccinations

Work-Life Balance That Works

We know great leaders do their best work when they have time for life outside of work too.

• Accrue up to 2 days off per month
• 4 weeks annual leave
• 5 additional MyLeave days (to support your health and wellbeing)
• 3 weeks sick leave
• 7 days personal leave

A Leadership Network Behind You

It takes a village to raise a child, and it takes a strong support network to lead a thriving early learning service.

As part of our network, you'll have access to specialist support across enrolments, inclusion, curriculum, quality, child safety and business operations, along with a collaborative community of Directors who share ideas, solve challenges and celebrate success together while building a legacy that you can be truly proud of.

Grow Your Career

• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Leadership networking and mentoring
• Career growth within one of NSW's largest local government early education providers

This is more than managing a centre. It's about creating a place where children thrive, educators grow and families feel connected.

As Early Childhood Centre Director, you'll lead a high-quality early learning service, building a positive team culture, driving educational excellence and creating meaningful outcomes for children and families.

• Lead and inspire a team of educators
• Drive high-quality learning outcomes for children
• Foster a positive and inclusive team culture
• Build trusted partnerships with families and the community
• Oversee centre operations, staffing and budgets
• Ensure excellence in quality, compliance and child safety
• Coach, mentor and develop future leaders

• Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved)
• Current NESA Early Childhood Teacher Accreditation
• Experience leading teams in an early childhood setting
• Strong knowledge of the NQF and EYLF
• Excellent leadership and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to child safety and quality outcomes for children

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

Join a Council that values early childhood education, invests in its people and understands that great leaders deserve great support.

• Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
• Get your application in by 11.59pm: Sunday 6th September 2026.
• Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated in the week commencing 14th September 2026.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government's Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.