Early Childhood Director

Early Childhood Director – Mogo Aboriginal Preschool

About Campbell Page

Campbell Page is a for‑purpose organisation dedicated to supporting individuals, families and communities to reach their full potential. We work across employment, education, disability, and community services, with a strong commitment to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our approach is strengths‑based, community‑led and focused on creating meaningful, lasting change.

About the Preschool

Mogo Aboriginal Preschool provides a high‑quality early learning environment for children aged 3–6 years, supporting a mix of Aboriginal and non‑Aboriginal children. The service is deeply embedded in community and guided by the Aboriginal 8 Ways of Learning, ensuring culture, identity and connection are central to every child’s learning journey. This work is strengthened through mentoring and professional development led by Aboriginal industry leaders with recognised professional expertise and deep cultural authority, supporting culturally responsive practice and continuous quality improvement.

Our preschool operates in a holistic environment, where educators work closely with both children and families, recognising the vital role family and community play in early learning and development. A core focus of the service is closing the gap in education outcomes and supporting children to transition confidently into school.

About the Role

The Director is the Nominated Supervisor and is responsible for the overall leadership, management and quality of the preschool. Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager – Indigenous, Youth & Family Services, the Director leads a dedicated team to deliver high‑quality, culturally responsive early childhood education in line with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Framework (NQF).

This role is both strategic and hands‑on, combining educational leadership, community engagement and operational management to ensure the preschool continues to thrive.

• Lead and inspire the preschool team of 8 to deliver high‑quality education and care
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, licensing and National Quality Framework requirements
• Embed the Aboriginal 8 Ways of Learning across the educational program
• Build strong, respectful relationships with children, families and community stakeholders
• Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment
• Drive continuous improvement, enrolments and sustainable service delivery
• Contribute to improved educational outcomes for children and families

You are a passionate and values‑driven Early Childhood Leader who thrives in community‑based settings and is committed to making a genuine difference.

• Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education (Bachelor preferred)
• Proven leadership experience in a Director or similar senior early childhood role
• Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and compliance requirements
• Experience working with Aboriginal communities and culturally diverse families (an advantage)
• Ability to lead teams, engage families and work collaboratively with stakeholders

• Purpose‑driven work that creates real impact
• Culturally rich, community‑connected environment
• Supportive organisation with strong values
• Opportunity to lead, innovate and grow
• Our organisation maintains a strong commitment to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We are committed to equal opportunity, workplace diversity and fostering a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

If you are ready for a new more meaningful role where you both helping children and their communities, then APPLY NOW!

Campbell Page is a not‑for‑profit organisation dedicated to empowering people through employment services, disability support, youth programs, and more. With deep connections across communities nationwide, we’re proud to create safe, welcoming, and accessible workplaces where everyone can thrive.

We warmly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, mature age workers, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from a wide range of backgrounds.

We're focused on delivering great candidate experiences - for everyone - so, if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment process more inclusive or accessible, just let us know.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Early Childhood Centre Director?
• What is your expected annual base salary?