Competitive salary + relocation support + subsidised housing
Nine-day fortnight | New purpose-built centre | Outback NSW lifestyle
Lead Cobar's architect-designed Early Learning Centre — a modern, region-defining service opened in **** with capacity for up to 88 children. Enjoy strong Council support, meaningful community impact, and exceptional professional growth in a dynamic regional setting.
Why You'll Love This Role
Competitive salary package + future growth as the service expands
Relocation allowance + subsidised housing
Nine-day fortnight (35 hours / week)
Two-week Christmas closure
18-month training grant + extensive PD
Generous leave, wellbeing initiatives & EAP
Salary packaging, gym access, seasonal pool pass
Support from strong governance, HR, finance, and compliance teams
Opportunity to broaden your scope across children's services in future
About the Role
As our Early Learning Centre Manager, you'll lead day-to-day operations and guide a young, multicultural team through a period of positive growth and change. You'll uphold best practice, support continuous improvement, and foster a warm, collaborative environment for children, families, and staff.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily operations of the long day care service
Act as Nominated Supervisor and (as required) Educational Leader
Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse educator team
Maintain compliance with the National Quality Framework
Manage budgets, utilisation, quality assurance, and the QIP
Build strong relationships with families, staff, and the wider community
Support potential future expansion of the service
About You
You're an experienced early childhood professional who leads with empathy, steadiness, and authenticity. You bring strong regulatory knowledge, a child-centred philosophy, and the interpersonal skills to uplift and unite a young team.
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Teaching (or equivalent)
Candidates 50% through an approved ECT qualification with leadership experience will be considered
Experience managing or coordinating an early childhood service
Strength in coaching and mentoring educators
Collaborative, culturally aware leadership style
Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills
Essential Certifications
Current First Aid (including asthma & anaphylaxis)
Child Protection Training
NSW Working With Children Check
Driver's licence (strongly preferred)
Join a Values-Driven Community
Cobar Shire Council is committed to Accountability, Communication, Effective Leadership, Integrity, and Teamwork (ACE IT). Our Early Learning Centre is a major regional investment in early education — and you'll play a pivotal role in shaping its future.
If you're a compassionate, committed leader who thrives in meaningful community-focused work, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the future of early education in Cobar.
Cobar Shire Council welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all ages, people with disabilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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