Director - Long Day Care at Uniting

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• $1000 Sign on Bonus!
• $42 – $61/hr + RDO + $9,591 p.a Director’s Allowance + Super + Salary Packaging
• Lead a Passionate Team and champion children's well-being!

Are you a confident, values-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education?

We’re looking for a warm and collaborative Centre Director and Nominated Supervisor to lead our Uniting Bunyarra Early Learning team. This is your opportunity to step into a supportive, purpose-led environment where relationships, well-being and quality are at the heart of everything we do.

This permanent full-time role comes with a Rostered Day Off (RDO), generous salary packaging benefits, and the chance to lead a strong, committed team with community at its core.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• $1000 sign-on bonus to welcome you aboard
• $42 – $61per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
• $9,591 annual Director’s Allowance
• Lead a close-knit, long-standing team
• Ongoing training, mentorship, and career development opportunities
• Be part of a values-based organisation making a real difference

Your Impact as Centre Director

As Nominated Supervisor, you’ll lead with heart and vision to ensure children, families, and staff feel supported and inspired.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Building strong relationships with children, families, and your team
• Fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture
• Driving continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with NQF standards
• Championing wellbeing, WH&S, and best practices
• Connecting with local community services and networks

Who We’re Looking For

• We’re seeking a confident and caring leader who brings both experience and passion.
• ACECQA-approved Early Childhood Teaching degree (or Diploma with Nominated Supervisor experience)
• Excellent understanding of NQS, EYLF, and early childhood pedagogy
• Experience leading a team or centre
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A commitment to inclusive, values-based leadership

What We Offer You

• Maximise your take-home pay with salary packaging (up to $18,550 tax-free) – including an Entertainment Card

• RDOs, leadership coaching, and professional development
• Discounts on retail, fuel, groceries, and health services
• Access to wellbeing and mental health support for you and your family
• Fitness Passport!
• Worker retention payments!

Click here to find out more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting

About Uniting

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

What to expectPlease know that employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check
• Valid working with Children’s Check
• First Aid Certificate
• Working Rights Check

How to applyIf you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply now’ button, fill out your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Job Info:

• Company: Uniting
• Position: Director - Long Day Care
• Work Location: Canberra
• Country: AU

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