* Internal Advertisement Only* Your next opportunity Lead a cluster of Council childcare services (Glenmore Park CFC & Regentville OSHC) and support high-quality education and care Temporary leadership opportunity - May 2026 to February 2027 Great opportunity to step up and gain Cluster Director leadership experience We have a temporary maternity leave leadership opportunity available for an experienced educator ready to step into a Cluster Director role supporting two services in Glenmore Park. What we offer you Competitive salary superannuation Flexible working arrangements 15 days personal leave per year Health and wellbeing leave 18 weeks paid maternity leave Access to fitness passport Complimentary access to Ripples Leisure Centres Commencing salary: $107,058 - $123,924.00 per annum 12% superannuation Here’s what you’ll be up to… Lead and manage our childcare services, ensuring the delivery of exceptional educational programs Drive the advancement of our curriculum and educational strategies Undertake the role of Nominated Supervisor, guiding and supporting your team Oversee budget management and ensure financial efficiency Foster a positive and productive work environment through strong leadership and staff management Collaborate with various stakeholders to maintain and enhance service quality What we are looking for (essential criteria) A Diploma Qualification in Early Childhood Education and care or a Tertiary Qualification in Early Childhood Education Proven ability to develop and implement educational programs Child Protection Certificate or a commitment to obtaining one In-depth knowledge of The National Quality Standards and contemporary curriculum frameworks Familiarity with The Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations Strong leadership and team management skills Experience in budget management Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills Current First Aid Certificate, including Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management Training Who we are (and why you’ll love us) Our Children’s Services team is passionate about early intervention, inclusion and supporting families across the Penrith community. We work collaboratively, celebrate wins together and focus on professional growth while maintaining strong wellbeing and work-life balance. You will be joining a team that values: Collaboration and knowledge sharing Continuous improvement and innovation Genuine community impact Respectful, family-centred practice This is a role where you can grow professionally while making a real difference locally. The must-know bits This position has been identified as a Child-Related position under Child Protection laws in NSW. To be eligible to apply, you are required to provide Council with a valid Working with Children Check Number. Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website. You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, in order to progress through the recruitment process. Applicants must be either a Citizen or Permanent resident with the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position. Ready to make work feel less like… work? If you’re excited about making a difference in children’s lives while growing your own career, we’d love to hear from you. Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description, find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council and submit your application. Applications must include: A resume Responses to the essential criteria listed above Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered. Applications close 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow up to four weeks after the closing date for application processing. For further information, please contact Anna Taha, Talent Acquisition Specialist, on 0437 785 516.