Centre Director
Core
Lead the only early childhood education and care service on Norfolk Island, focusing on educational leadership, team management, and operational oversight for 55 children aged 0–5.
Role type
Centre Director (Early Childhood Education)
Builds
A play-based learning environment and a high-quality, accredited service for children and families.
Domain
Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Educational and pedagogical leadership, people leadership (mentoring, coaching, performance management), operational management, knowledge of National Quality Framework (NQF) and National Quality Standard (NQS), accreditation preparation, stakeholder engagement with families and community, adaptability in remote/isolated environments.
Preferred skills
Centre Director or equivalent senior leadership experience, hands-on leadership style, resilience, empathy, community-mindedness.
Technologies
NQF, NQS, ACECQA frameworks
Responsibilities
Lead the service through accreditation requirements and continuous improvement; provide educational and pedagogical leadership; lead, mentor, and manage educators; build relationships with families and the wider community; manage day-to-day centre operations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC