Centre Director – Possum Early Childhood Centre (Hazelbrook)
Full-time or Part-time negotiable | Hazelbrook, 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.
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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.
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About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Centre Director to lead Possum 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.
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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
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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
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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)
• Director allowance
• Flexible work options (negotiable) and additional Wellbeing Leave
• Ongoing professional learning and development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A genuinely supportive workplace culture
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We Value Diversity
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.
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How to Apply
If you’re a committed early childhood leader who wants to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.
📩 Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience to: careers@connectcfs.org.au
