Director - Early Childhood Service

About the role

One Tree is recruiting a Director for its early childhood service in the Shoalhaven region, serving Defence families. The role leads all aspects of service operations, including educational leadership, team leadership, recruitment, occupancy management and compliance with the National Quality Framework. The position is permanent and full time.

Key responsibilities

• Educational leadership and quality improvement
• Team leadership, mentoring and professional development
• Recruitment, workforce planning and onboarding
• Occupancy management and family engagement
• Compliance with the National Quality Framework and legislative requirements
• Building relationships with Defence families and the wider community
• Maintaining a positive, child-safe organisational culture

Required profile

• Approved Early Childhood qualification under the National Regulations
• Previous experience as director or senior leader in an early childhood setting
• Experience leading large teams and service operations
• Experience in recruitment, workforce planning, team development, occupancy growth and enrolments
• Current Working with Children Check and relevant clearances

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Regulations and National Law
• Leadership, communication and relationship-building skills
• Operational management, decision-making and problem-solving
• Desirable: proven ability to develop and retain educators, family and community engagement, and educational leadership expertise

To apply, candidates should send a cover letter and an updated resume by the closing date of 27 November 2026.