Looking for a Director to lead Littlefarm Early Learning, Byford $100,000 per year for the Director Position Lead with trust, autonomy and real influence — without the corporate grind 100% off-the-floor leadership role with negotiable incentives Build something meaningful and values-led in extraordinary rural facilities This role includes a negotiable salary and negotiable performance-based incentives , aligned to quality, leadership, team culture and positive impact — not just numbers. If you are an experienced early childhood leader who believes that quality is built on relationships, trust and professional judgement — not micromanagement or box-ticking — this may be the role you’ve been waiting for. Littlefarm Early Learning (Byford) is a privately owned, values-driven early learning service seeking an exceptional Centre Director to lead our brand-new centre. This is a rare opportunity to build something extraordinary from the ground up — on a property unlike any other. Our purpose-built service offers more than twice the minimum required outdoor space , creating genuine freedom for children to explore, move, connect with nature and engage in meaningful outdoor learning experiences. Beyond our early learning environment, the site will also feature: A small community farm with cattle, sheep, horses, ducks and chickens A community market garden A community house designed to bring families and locals together The successful candidate will need to have a genuine love not only for children, but also for farm life, animals and community connection. This is a service deeply embedded in its environment — where children grow up alongside gardens, animals and real-world experiences. The centre is currently under construction and scheduled to open at the end of April (pending service approval). This is not a role where you inherit “how it’s always been done.”This is a role where you help shape how things should be done. About the role: 100% off-the-floor leadership position Full autonomy within a strong values framework Opportunity to build and mentor your own team Influence over culture, pedagogy and community engagement Long-term vision with genuine input into strategic direction Minimum Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care Current Working With Children Check If you are seeking a leadership role grounded in trust, authenticity, community and meaningful impact — we would love to hear from you. Why This Role Exists We believe early childhood education should feelhuman — for children, educators and leaders alike. In collaboration withchildren, families, educators and early childhood experts , we have developed our ownSituation-Responsive Pedagogy . It is a living, evolving framework grounded in children's voices, real experiences, relationships and context. It is not prescriptive, laminated or performative — and it continues to grow with the service. At the heart of our philosophy is a simple daily question we genuinely return to: How much impact have we had today? As Centre Director, you will actively be involved in developing this pedagogy further, influencing real decisions and shaping how it lives in daily practice. Being listened to is not symbolic here — it is a core value. About the Role This is a senior leadership position with genuine scope, trust and influence. As Centre Director, you will: Lead with warmth, clarity and strong relational skills Be visible, present and respected by children, families and educators Help shape and lead authentic community connections Build a calm, accountable and supportive team culture Mentor educators to grow confident, reflective practice Contribute meaningfully to pedagogical and organisational decision-making Balance compliance with common sense and professional judgement Protect time for children and educators by resisting over-documentation Oversee staffing, rostering, budgets and centre operations Use Kidsoft confidently, including administrative and invoicing functions Uphold the NQS and Regulations without losing the heart of the service This is a100% off-the-floor role , allowing you to focus on leadership, people, pedagogy and culture — not ratios. As privately owned services, decisions are madepersonally, thoughtfully and quickly , without layers of corporate approval. Our centres are intentionally designed, beautifully resourced environments where: Children are given time to play deeply and explore meaningfully Nature-based learning, animals, gardens and outdoor experiences are embedded Generously doubling outdoor space requirements Educators are trusted as capable professionals Pedagogy guides decisions — not trends or optics Children's experiences come before perfect photos The facilities are extraordinary — but they exist to support practice, not shadow it. Who We're Looking For This role will suit an experienced leader who: Has proven experience as a Centre Director or Assistant Director Has a minimum of 3-5 years leadership experience in early childhood services Leads calmly, collaboratively and decisively Is confident and a team player Is comfortable holding boundaries with warmth and clarity Believes in child-led learning and educator autonomy Has strong operational and compliance knowledge Wants to lead, not just administrate Has a current Working With Children Check This role will suit a leader who values a non-corporate, values-led environment over a compliance-only model. What We Offer Negotiable salary withnegotiable performance-based incentives Extraordinary Facilities Genuine professional autonomy and trust Supportive, aligned ownership and management team Privately owned services allowing for thoughtful and timely decisions The opportunity to build a service intentionally from the start Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? Do you own or have regular access to a car? #J-18808-Ljbffr