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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 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 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