Childcare Director - Central Queensland

Childcare Director – Central Queensland

• Immediate start - 3 month contract could go longer for the right person
• Travel and Subsidised Accommodation included
• Foot in the Door with Government

The Opportunity

Make a lasting impact in a close-knit community just west of Rockhampton. This is a great adventure for anyone who always wanted to work in the “Real Outback”!

Are you a passionate early childhood education professional ready to lead and inspire? We are seeking a dedicated Childcare Director to manage and oversee a well-established Childcare Centre located approximately 172 km west of Rockhampton and 40 km from the town of Baralaba.

This is a unique opportunity to take on a leadership role in a welcoming regional community, making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, families, and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the overall administration and daily operations of the Centre

• Develop, implement, and monitor high-quality early childhood development programs

• Maintain and review Centre policies and practices to ensure compliance and best practice

• Recruit, induct, and support Centre staff, fostering a positive and professional culture

• Identify training needs and support the professional development of the team

• Ensure accurate and up-to-date record keeping and manage day-to-day finances

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and licensing requirements

• Liaise with management on budgeting and operational planning

About You

• Diploma in Early Childhood
• Strong knowledge of Early Childhood Development and curriculum programming
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop a cohesive team
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, including budget planning
• Familiarity with the Child Care Act 2002, Child Care Regulations 2003, and amendments
• Understanding of and sensitivity to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and communities
• Current First Aid certification and willingness to administer first aid as required
• Current Blue Card
• Current Class C QLD driver’s licence and the ability to travel as needed.

About Us

With offices in Cairns and Townsville, Precruitment is Regional Queensland’s leading recruitment consultancy, specialising in permanent and temporary roles. With a focus on administration and professional talent, we are selected suppliers to local businesses, Queensland Government, Government Owned Corporations and Local Government. We have a broad client base throughout Regional, North and Western Queensland.

Speak to the professionals who actually live and work in the Queensland Regions. Lifestyle and Career – you can have it all!

For questions, please call or email Daria on 07 4034 5000 and