Centre Director – Hazelwood Early Childhood Centre
Full-time or Part-time negotiable | Hazelbrook, NSW
Salary: $94,000–$127,000 (FTE incl Super) + Salary Packaging + Benefits
Plus Govt Retention Grant (Approx $10k-$20k)
Lead with purpose in a centre where every child is celebrated.
About Connect Children and Families
At Connect, we walk alongside families to support their children’s learning, wellbeing and
safety. As a not-for-profit organisation, we’re deeply rooted in the Blue Mountains, Lithgow, Hawkesbury and Western Sydney communities — working across early education, family support, and community services.
Our values guide everything we do:
Tune In. Connect. Be Kind. Walk Together. Celebrate Every Child.
About Hazelwood ECC
Hazelwood ECC is part of Connect Children and Families. We recently transitioned to specialise exclusively in education and care for children aged 6 weeks to 3 years, with children
transitioning to Connect’s Possum ECC for the 3–5 years program.
We focus on creating nurturing, respectful environments where infants and toddlers feel safe to explore, grow, and develop with confidence. Our educators form strong, secure relationships with children and design purposeful spaces that foster independence, curiosity and holistic
development.
Our practice is grounded in evidence-based approaches, including:
- Circle of Security – Classroom
- BrainSET design
- The Family Partnership Model
We are also engaged in practitioner research to develop a unique pedagogy tailored specifically for the birth–3 age group.
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Centre Director to lead Hazelwood Early Childhood Centre in Hazelbrook. 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: $94,000–$127,000 (FTE incl. Super)
- Plus Govt Retention Grant (approx. 10k-20k extra)
- Salary packaging benefits (reduce tax on up to $15,900 + $2,650 entertainment)
- Director allowance + addt Wellbeing Leave
- 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.
Please APPLY with your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience.
