Description:
NEW DIRECTOR - MATRAVILLE ECS - SYDNEY CATHOLIC EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES
Location: Sacred Heart Preschool and Long Day Care, Matraville
Employment Type: Permanent Full-time, Monday to Friday
Anticipated start date: October 2025
Lead the Launch of a Brand-New Early Childhood Centre – Opening January 2026
Are you an inspiring and experienced leader in early childhood education? This is your opportunity to shape something truly special from the ground up.
We’re excited to be opening the doors to our brand-new, purpose-built Early Childhood Centre in January 2026 – a space thoughtfully designed to foster curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. As our Foundation Centre Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in establishing the centre’s culture, building a passionate team, and ensuring we provide exceptional care and education from day one.
We are a not-for-profit Catholic organisation providing children with inspiring environments that nurture spirituality, a love of learning, and promote individual health, safety and wellbeing.
What We Offer:
At SCECS, we believe in valuing and supporting our leaders — here’s what you can expect when you join our team:
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Above-Award Pay + Bonuses: Enjoy a generous salary package that’s 15% above award rates, plus additional allowances for Educational Leader and Higher Duties. Travel allowances and a sign-on bonus are also available.
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Strong Support Network: You're never alone. Our Leadership and Inclusion Support Teams are with you every step of the way, and you’ll have a dedicated Administrator working closely alongside you.
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Exceptional Childcare Discounts: Save on your own childcare costs with up to 80% off the gap fee at our centres.
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Ongoing Professional Development: As a Centre Director, you'll receive two or more paid professional development days each year, with access to national conferences, workshops, and training opportunities — all fully funded.
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Thorough Onboarding Program: We set you up for success from day one with our comprehensive Centre Director onboarding and induction program.
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Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a Rostered Day Off every four weeks to recharge and reset.
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Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing: Reduce your taxable income and drive the car of your choice with novated leasing benefits.
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access free, confidential support for both personal and professional matters — including counselling, mental health services, financial guidance and more — for you and your immediate family.
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Lead Your Own Team: This is a rare and exciting opportunity to build and shape your own dedicated centre team.
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Free Onsite Parking: Forget the stress of street parking — we’ve got you covered.
To thrive in this role, you’ll bring a strong foundation in early childhood education, a passion for leadership, and a commitment to creating inclusive, values-based learning environments.
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Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care is essential.
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Leadership Experience: At least 2 years in a Director or leadership role within an early learning setting.
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Assessment & Rating Expertise: Confident and capable in navigating the Assessment and Rating process with a deep understanding of quality improvement.
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Planning & Documentation: A solid grasp of the Cycle of Planning and the ability to document and support children’s learning effectively.
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Regulatory Knowledge: A strong working knowledge of the National Quality Standard (NQS), National Quality Framework (NQF), and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
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Current Certifications: Hold valid certifications in First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management, as well as a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
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Faith-Based Commitment: A genuine willingness to support the inclusive Catholic religious and cultural environment of the centre. You’ll be expected to uphold and contribute to the Religious Education Framework as part of our holistic approach to care and learning.
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Desirable: Someone who actively contributes to the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community and is aligned with our values and purpose.
Working With Children Check (WWCC)
SCECS is a Child Safe Organisation dedicated to the Protection of every child in our care. SCECS aims to create environments where children’s safety and well-being is the centre of thought, values and actions. This role requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.
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