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Executive Director Early Years

North Geelong, GeelongFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-11-02

Core

Lead a portfolio spanning 34 kindergartens, early childhood supports, and learning programs across Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula, and Colac Otway.

Role type

Senior executive leader (Early Years portfolio)

Builds

Early Years services (kindergartens, supports, learning programs)

Domain

Early childhood education and community services

Required skills

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

Preferred skills

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

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Deliver strategic growth and long-term sustainability; establish consistent high-quality education approaches; develop leaders and teams; strengthen connected supports for children and families

Seniority

Executive, C-suite