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Director, Children's Centres

• Lead two high‑quality, university‑based early childhood centres
• Empower a dedicated team of early childhood professionals
• Drive excellence in learning, practice and community engagement

The role

• Full Time, Continuing
• Level 8 - $113,948 to $128,980 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
• Wagga Wagga

Lead the strategic direction and daily operations of our university‑based Children’s Centres in Wagga Wagga and Albury‑Wodonga, where you’ll guide a dedicated team of early childhood professionals, deliver high‑quality programs, build strong relationships with families and the community, and uphold excellence under the National Quality Framework.

You will model excellence in curriculum development, uphold best‑practice standards, champion child safety, and create an environment that is nurturing, inclusive, and innovative. This role suits an experienced early childhood leader who thrives on collaboration, professional growth, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and educators.

The position will be based in Wagga Wagga with occasional day travel required to the Albury-Wodonga Centre.

About you

You will bring strong leadership and expertise in early childhood education, demonstrated by:

• Experience leading teams and delivering high‑quality outcomes for children aged 0–6.
• Solid knowledge of early childhood legislation, frameworks and compliance.
• Capability to manage budgets, mentor staff and build strong family and community relationships.
• Clear, effective communication and a collaborative leadership style.
• Commitment to a safe, inclusive and high‑quality learning environment.
• A proactive, organised approach that keeps children’s wellbeing at the centre.

As part of this recruitment process, this role requires mandatory pre‑employment screening, including:

• Working with Children Check; and
• Pre‑employment medical.

About us

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

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Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits.

Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, and address the selection criteria in the position description and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

The successful candidate will be required to complete background screening including an Australian criminal history check.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Recruitment specific enquiries: Rebecca Dwyer | Talent Acquisition Consultant | redwyer@csu.edu.au

Job specific enquiries: David Griffin | Director, Commercial Services | dgriffin@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11pm, 15 March 2026

Advertised: 04 Mar 2026 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 15 Mar 2026 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time