Centre Director – Possum’s Patch Early Childhood Centre
Full-time | Mt Victoria, NSW
Salary: $95,000-$128,000 (FTE incl Super) + Salary Packaging + Benefits
Plus addt 15% on Salary for Govt Retention Grant (Approx $14k-$20k)
Lead with purpose in a centre where every child is celebrated.
Possum’s Patch, Mount Victoria is a 24-place long-day care centre. Our centre has served the Mount Victoria, Hartley, Mt Wilson, and Blackheath communities for over 20 years. It operates
out of the original sandstone Mount Victoria schoolhouse, co-located with Mount Victoria Public School.
Our education team is supported to be the best educators they can be by having access to ongoing mentoring and professional learning. Possum’s Patch, Mount Victoria was rated as Meeting the National Quality Standard overall, with exceeding ratings in the Educational Program, Respectful and Equitable Relationship with Children and Professionalism, in July 2022.
Our values guide everything we do:
Tune In. Connect. Be Kind. Walk Together. Celebrate Every Child.
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Centre Director to lead Possum’s Patch Early Childhood Centre in Mt Victoria. As both Centre Director and Nominated Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in ensuring high-quality early learning and care, supporting a positive team culture, and
building strong relationships with children, families, staff, and the local community.
You’ll lead day-to-day operations while ensuring alignment with the National Quality Framework, child protection standards, and Connect’s values-driven approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strong and values-based leadership to a dedicated team
- Ensure high-quality, inclusive education and care in line with NQF
- Manage staffing, enrolments, compliance, and reporting
- Build trusted relationships with families and local service providers
- Promote a safe, child-centred, and trauma-informed environment
- Contribute to organisational initiatives and service improvement
What You’ll Bring
- Degree in Early Childhood (ACECQA approved)
- Experience in a leadership role within early childhood education
- Strong understanding of NQF, EYLF, and child protection legislation
- Excellent communication, relationship-building and team leadership skills
- A commitment to social justice, inclusion, and family-centred practice
Essential Requirements:
- Willingness to act as Nominated Supervisor
- Current Working with Children Check & recent Police Check
- ACECQA approved First Aid and Child Protection training
- A clear compliance history
Why Work with Connect?
At Connect, you’ll be welcomed into a strong, collaborative, and supportive team who share
a vision of safe and connected communities where children and families thrive.
We offer:
- Competitive salary conditions: $95,000-$128,000 (FTE incl. Super)
- Plus 15% Govt Retention Grant (approx. 14k-20k extra)
- Salary packaging benefits (reduce tax on up to $15,900 + $2,650 entertainment)
- Flexible work options (negotiable) and additional Wellbeing Leave
- Ongoing professional learning and development
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- A genuinely supportive workplace culture
Connect is a ChildSafe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and identities.
If you’re a committed early childhood leader who wants to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you!
