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Centre Director Possum Early Childhood Centre (Hazelbrook) 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. About Connect Children and Families At Connect, we walk alongside families to support their childrens learning, wellbeing and safety. As a not-for-profit organisation, were 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 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, youll 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. Youll lead day-to-day operations while ensuring alignment with the National Quality Framework, child protection standards, and Connects 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 Youll 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 Willingness to act as Nominated Supervisor Current Working with Children Check & recent Police Check ACECQA approved First Aid and Child Protection training Why Work with Connect? At Connect, youll 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) 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 A genuinely supportive workplace culture 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. How to Apply If youre a committed early childhood leader who wants to make a meaningful difference, wed love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr