Full-time, permanent role with access to generous salary packaging benefits. Help shape our service philosophy see an exciting refurbishment this year. Not-for-profit organisation, focusing on quality & safe Early Learning services. Your new role As Centre Director, you’ll lead a dedicated team delivering quality early learning and care across five rooms, with integrated kindergarten and long daycare. You’ll shape the service philosophy, whether sustainability, outdoor play or creativity is your passion, while ensuring compliance and excellence. With a major refurbishment due for completion this year, you’ll bring your vision to life in a refreshed, modern environment. You’ll coach and mentor your team to empower children’s learning and create space for reflective practice. You’ll collaborate with families and community partners, maintain quality and safety, and lead initiatives that make the centre a place where all children thrive. Benefits of working at Uniting Beyond the tangible benefits, this role offers the chance to shape the direction of the centre and the support to grow your own leadership skills. Working in Horsham means joining a welcoming community where your work has a direct and visible impact on children and families. It’s an opportunity to take the next step in your career while making a meaningful difference every day. You will also have access to: An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave Up to $15,900 salary packaging to reduce your fortnightly tax & increase take-home pay. Save on dining out and drinks with a meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually. Increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program. Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary). Opt in or out of public holidays and be respected for your unique background. Receive a 60% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee at Uniting Early Learning. Your skills and experience You’re a proven people leader with a track record of building high-performing, values-aligned teams. You bring strong early childhood expertise and the drive to inspire teams and families. You will also bring with you: Diploma in Children’s Services (or equivalent ACECQA approved). Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood development and education. Demonstrated knowledge of early learning frameworks and quality standards. Proven ability to build strong family and community partnerships. View the position description here. How to apply If you’re ready to lead with purpose, we’d love to hear from you. Click APPLY today—we’ll be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the role early. Reach out to Kate Farlow on 0466 483 641 for a confidential chat about the role during business hours. About Uniting At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania. Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking. Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTIQA. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.