Job Description
Child Care Cluster Director 2
Job no: 495569
Work type: Temporary Full Time
Location: Penrith
Categories: Children’s Services
Salary: $107,058 - $123,924.00 +12% superannuation
Your next opportunity
Lead a cluster of Council childcare services (Glenmore Park CFC & Regentville OSHC) and support high-quality education and care
Temporary leadership opportunity - May 2026 to February 2027
Great opportunity to step up and gain Cluster Director leadership experience
We have a temporary maternity leave leadership opportunity available for an experienced educator ready to step into a Cluster Director role supporting two services in Glenmore Park.
What we offer you
Competitive salary + superannuation
Flexible working arrangements
15 days personal leave per year
Health and wellbeing leave
18 weeks paid maternity leave
Access to fitness passport
Complimentary access to Ripples Leisure Centres
Commencing salary: $107,058 - $123,924.00 per annum +12% superannuation
Here’s what you’ll be up to…
Lead and manage our childcare services, ensuring the delivery of exceptional educational programs
Drive the advancement of our curriculum and educational strategies
Undertake the role of Nominated Supervisor, guiding and supporting your team
Oversee budget management and ensure financial efficiency
Foster a positive and productive work environment through strong leadership and staff management
Collaborate with various stakeholders to maintain and enhance service quality
What we are looking for (essential criteria)
A Diploma Qualification in Early Childhood Education and care or a Tertiary Qualification in Early Childhood Education
Proven ability to develop and implement educational programs
Child Protection Certificate or a commitment to obtaining one
In-depth knowledge of The National Quality Standards and contemporary curriculum frameworks
Familiarity with The Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations
Strong leadership and team management skills
Experience in budget management
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Current First Aid Certificate, including Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management Training
Who we are (and why you’ll love us)
Our Children’s Services team is passionate about early intervention, inclusion and supporting families across the Penrith community. We work collaboratively, celebrate wins together and focus on professional growth while maintaining strong wellbeing and work-life balance.
You will be joining a team that values:
Collaboration and knowledge sharing
Continuous improvement and innovation
Genuine community impact
Respectful, family-centred practice
This is a role where you can grow professionally while making a real difference locally.
The must-know bits
This position has been identified as a Child-Related position under Child Protection laws in NSW. To be eligible to apply, you are required to provide Council with a valid Working with Children Check Number.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website.
You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, in order to progress through the recruitment process.
Applicants must be either a Citizen or Permanent resident with the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
Ready to make work feel less like… work?
If you’re excited about making a difference in children’s lives while growing your own career, we’d love to hear from you.
Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description, find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council and submit your application.
Applications must include:
A resume
Responses to the essential criteria listed above
Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
Applications close 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow up to four weeks after the closing date for application processing.
For further information, please contact Anna, Talent Acquisition Specialist, on 0437XXXXXX.
Position description
Advertised: 08 Apr 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 26 Apr 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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Job no: 495569
Work type: Temporary Full Time
Location: Penrith
Categories: Children’s Services
Salary: $107,058 - $123,924.00 +12% superannuation
Your next opportunity
Lead a cluster of Council childcare services (Glenmore Park CFC & Regentville OSHC) and support high-quality education and care
Temporary leadership opportunity - May 2026 to February 2027
Great opportunity to step up and gain Cluster Director leadership experience
We have a temporary maternity leave leadership opportunity available for an experienced educator ready to step into a Cluster Director role supporting two services in Glenmore Park.
What we offer you
Competitive salary + superannuation
Flexible working arrangements
15 days personal leave per year
Health and wellbeing leave
18 weeks paid maternity leave
Access to fitness passport
Complimentary access to Ripples Leisure Centres
Commencing salary: $107,058 - $123,924.00 per annum +12% superannuation
Here’s what you’ll be up to…
Lead and manage our childcare services, ensuring the delivery of exceptional educational programs
Drive the advancement of our curriculum and educational strategies
Undertake the role of Nominated Supervisor, guiding and supporting your team
Oversee budget management and ensure financial efficiency
Foster a positive and productive work environment through strong leadership and staff management
Collaborate with various stakeholders to maintain and enhance service quality
What we are looking for (essential criteria)
A Diploma Qualification in Early Childhood Education and care or a Tertiary Qualification in Early Childhood Education
Proven ability to develop and implement educational programs
Child Protection Certificate or a commitment to obtaining one
In-depth knowledge of The National Quality Standards and contemporary curriculum frameworks
Familiarity with The Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations
Strong leadership and team management skills
Experience in budget management
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Current First Aid Certificate, including Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management Training
Who we are (and why you’ll love us)
Our Children’s Services team is passionate about early intervention, inclusion and supporting families across the Penrith community. We work collaboratively, celebrate wins together and focus on professional growth while maintaining strong wellbeing and work-life balance.
You will be joining a team that values:
Collaboration and knowledge sharing
Continuous improvement and innovation
Genuine community impact
Respectful, family-centred practice
This is a role where you can grow professionally while making a real difference locally.
The must-know bits
This position has been identified as a Child-Related position under Child Protection laws in NSW. To be eligible to apply, you are required to provide Council with a valid Working with Children Check Number.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website.
You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, in order to progress through the recruitment process.
Applicants must be either a Citizen or Permanent resident with the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
Ready to make work feel less like… work?
If you’re excited about making a difference in children’s lives while growing your own career, we’d love to hear from you.
Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description, find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council and submit your application.
Applications must include:
A resume
Responses to the essential criteria listed above
Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
Applications close 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow up to four weeks after the closing date for application processing.
For further information, please contact Anna, Talent Acquisition Specialist, on 0437XXXXXX.
Position description
Advertised: 08 Apr 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 26 Apr 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Child Care Cluster Director 2 position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Penrith offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.