Chief Executive Officer – Community Kinders Plus (CKP)
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Lead with Purpose. Inspire Growth. Champion Community.
Community Kinders Plus (CKP) is seeking a dynamic and values-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our not-for-profit early years organisation through its next phase of strategic growth and sector influence. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education while driving innovation, partnership, and sustainable operations.
About CKP
CKP is a trusted Early Years Manager delivering high-quality kindergarten programs to over 1,500 children across 27 sites in the Frankston, Mornington Peninsula, and Kingston local government areas. We partner closely with families, local councils, the Department of Education, and community organisations to create safe, inclusive, and vibrant learning environments.
Our 2024–2026 Strategic Plan sets a clear direction: to continue raising the standard in early childhood education through educational excellence, a thriving workforce, strong governance, and purposeful growth.
The Opportunity
As CEO, you will be the key leader responsible for:
Delivering CKP’s Strategic Plan in partnership with the Board
Leading a skilled and committed Leadership Team across finance, HR, operations, and pedagogy
Building a thriving organisational culture that prioritises staff wellbeing and child safety
Strengthening relationships with families, government, councils, and sector stakeholders
Ensuring financial sustainability through sound budgeting, risk management, and performance oversight
Driving CKP’s Early Years Management (EYM) Growth Plan and identifying new opportunities for sustainable service delivery
This role is ideal for a leader who combines strategic thinking with operational execution, and who thrives in a community-centred environment where impact and values go hand in hand.
Key Selection Criteria
We are seeking an experienced executive who brings:
A successful track record in senior leadership, preferably in early childhood, education, health, or not-for-profit sectors
Strong governance and financial acumen, including budgeting, compliance, and strategic reporting to a Board
A demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams and foster a values-based, inclusive culture
Experience working with or within government, local councils, and regulatory environments
A commitment to advocacy, equity, reconciliation, and community engagement
Commercial acumen and experience managing growth in a sustainable, mission-aligned way
Qualifications and Checks
Tertiary qualifications in education, management, business, community services or a related discipline
Working with Children Check and Police Check (or ability to obtain)
Current Victorian Driver’s Licence
Why Join CKP?
Be part of an organisation that truly puts children and community at the centre
Lead a respected team with a shared commitment to equity, inclusion, and educational excellence
Work alongside a supportive Board and collaborative Leadership Team
Influence policy and advocacy in the early childhood sector
Shape the future of early learning across multiple local government areas
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion or to request the full Candidate Information Pack, please contact Peter Cumberworth, CKP’s HR Manager, at [emailprotected] or on 0492 808 084 .
Please apply via SEEK with your CV and a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria.
Community Kinders Plus (CKP) is committed to being a child safe organisation. We put children’s safety and wellbeing at the centre of our practices. Child safety is a shared responsibility across the organisation. All CKP staff contribute to maintaining our child safe culture and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children in our services and programs. CKP has a zero tolerance of harm or abuse of children
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