Are you an experienced early childhood leader ready to take the next step in your career? Little Zak’s Academy is looking for a passionate and dedicated Portfolio Director to oversee the operations of our services, ensuring excellence in education, compliance, and leadership. Little Zak's Academy is privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment. Our staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families. As a Portfolio Director , you will play a key role in ensuring the successful operation of multiple early childhood services. Your leadership will drive compliance, quality education, and a positive workplace culture. You will support Area Managers and Centre Directors while mentoring educators to deliver best-practice learning experiences. Your portfolio will include our Little Zak’s Academy centres across Sydney, such as Rozelle, Hunters Hill, West Ryde, Northmead, Bondi, Burwood, Rhodes, Dundas, and Strathfield. Please note that this portfolio may change over time based on operational needs. Why Join Us? We are proud to be part of the Australian Government’s Worker Retention Payment program. Eligible team members at Little Zak’s receive an extra 10% on top of award rates from December 2024, with an additional 5% starting December 2025. This funding is fully supported by the government until November 2026. Little Zak’s Academy is one of the few approved providers nationally to offer this benefit. Rotating rosters to support a great work/life balance Competitive remuneration and up to $2,000 annual bonus (depending on your qualification) Up to 50% staff childcare discounts for your own children A paid day off on your birthday plus a well-being day on top of your annual leave $1,000 staff referral bonus for every successful referral Continuous career development opportunities including our Future Leaders Program Employee Assistance Program via Sonder , a trusted Employee Assistance Program that provides unlimited confidential counselling and support sessions. Whether you need help managing stress, work-life balance, or personal challenges, Sonder is here to support you whenever you need it. Study allowances to upskill qualifications (including Early Childhood Teaching degrees, T&Cs apply) Travel allowances (T&Cs apply) About the role: Provide leadership and operational support across multiple early childhood services. Ensure compliance with National Quality Standards (NQS), Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), and all regulatory requirements. Support and mentor educators and leadership teams to achieve high-quality learning outcomes. Oversee service performance, including financial and administrative aspects. Lead a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in early childhood education. Act as Nominated Supervisor when required. About you: A Degree or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACEQA approved). A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Nominated Supervisor or 5 years in a leadership role within an early childhood setting. Strong knowledge of early childhood regulations, WHS legislation, and compliance requirements . Proven ability in team leadership, curriculum development, and service operations . Experience managing budgets and ensuring financial viability. Current First Aid, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma training . A valid Working with Children Check and Child Protection Training . Little Zak's Child Safety Commitment Little Zak’s Academy is a Child Safe Organisation. We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have a rigorous recruitment and screening process in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks. By applying for a role with Little Zak’s Academy, you acknowledge and agree to undergo all required child safety checks as part of our employment process. We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Do not miss out on this great opportunity! If this sounds like you then, please click ‘APPLY NOW’ or call 0485 982 484 for more information.
