At C&K, our purpose is to make a positive impact on children’s lives. It’s what we’ve been doing for more than 116 years. Through evidence-based thinking, hard work and true compassion, we’ve built a trusted reputation as Queensland’s leading provider of early childhood education. And as a child safe organisation, we put children's safety and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do, creating nurturing spaces where children can learn, explore, play and grow. Leadership Role Where You Can Truly Make a Difference As Centre Director at C&K Middlemount, you’ll lead a 74-place centre offering high-quality education and care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. You’ll be at the heart of a warm, connected community that values early learning and supports the people who make it happen. This role is more than just a job, this is your opportunity to shape the culture, environment, and outcomes for children, families, and educators alike. Your experience, ideas, and leadership will inspire a space where everyone can belong, grow, and thrive. C&K Middlemount – Rural, Resilient, and Surprisingly Well-Resourced Yes, it’s rural—but Middlemount has everything you need for a fulfilling lifestyle: Local bakery, retail stores, medical centre and on-site physiotherapist, mechanical workshop, and rural trade services Regular grocery delivery services available from nearby larger towns Local community school offering education from Prep to Year 12 Restaurants and food vans as well. Plus, there’s a strong sporting spirit here with clubs for netball, rugby league, swimming, touch football, and golf for all ages. What We’re Offering Leadership Position | Permanent Full-Time | 40 hours/week Monthly RDOs for work-life balance Subsidised 3-bedroom home in a welcoming community Annual salary $93,037.98–$104,558.46 Director allowances super Up to 75% childcare discount at C&K centres. Funded Blue Card, Police Check, First Aid BUPA health insurance discounts Access to an Employee Assistance Program including mental health, financial counselling, nutrition coaching, and tailored support for LGBTIQA and First Nations individuals Professional development, mentoring, and pathways through our Beginning to Teach program What You’ll Bring If you believe in the power of early education and want to lead a centre where children feel safe, supported, and inspired - you’re already halfway there. To thrive in this role, you’ll need: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved) OR equivalent. Current or willing-to-obtain Child Protection Training Up-to-date First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications A valid Blue Card or Exemption Card and current Police Check Knowledge of the NQF, EYLF, and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guide A passion for high-quality outcomes, a collaborative spirit, and a heart for community Join us and find a better way with C&K - for children, for you, for always. C&K is a child-safe organisation and all C&K employees are required to undergo a police check and not be a ‘ Restricted Person ’ or Suspended Educator under the QLD Blue Card System. We welcome applicants who identify as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a Culturally and /or Linguistically Diverse background and/or those with additional needs.