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Executive Director Early Years

North Geelong, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-11-12

Core

Lead a portfolio spanning 34 kindergartens, early childhood supports, and learning programs to deliver strategic growth, establish consistent high-quality education practices, and strengthen connected supports for children and families.

Role type

Senior executive leader (Early Years portfolio)

Builds

Early Years learning programs, kindergartens, and community support services

Domain

Early childhood education and community services

Required skills

Executive leadership, strategic growth, organizational performance, governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, stakeholder management, commercial acumen, financial acumen, team development, data-driven decision making

Preferred skills

Experience in Early Years, community services, health, education, or children's services

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Set direction and develop leadership capability across the Early Years portfolio; contribute to organization-wide strategic decisions; present strategic advice and reporting on performance, risk, and opportunities to the Board; deliver strategic growth responding to community needs; establish a consistent, high-quality approach to education and practice.

Seniority

Executive, C-suite