Director of Kindy at Hamilton Island

DIRECTOR OF KINDY – Hamilton Island         

Hamilton Island is seeking an experienced and passionate Director of Kindy to lead our Island Kindy team. This is an incredible opportunity to oversee curriculum delivery, inspire educators, and shape the learning journey for children in the heart of the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Live in paradise - enjoy pristine beaches, a relaxed lifestyle and a vibrant community
• Enjoy sole use subsidised accommodation, and island wide discounts
• Lead with purpose – play a pivotal role in shaping early education outcomes
• Be part of a supportive team culture with Reward & Recognition programs

The Role

The Director of Kindy is responsible for leading the delivery of a high-quality early childhood program that supports children’s learning and development in accordance with the National Quality Framework (NQF), the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), the Education and Care Services Act 2013, and the Education and Care Services National Regulations. This role provides both strategic and operational leadership, ensuring compliance while mentoring staff, engaging families, and driving continuous improvement to achieve outstanding outcomes. The Director also carries the statutory responsibilities of Nominated Supervisor and Educational Leader for the service.

Where you’ll make an impact

• Lead and manage daily operations of the Kindy programs
• Ensure compliance with the Education & Care Services Act 2013 and all HIE policies
• Drive educational policies and implement learning programs to prepare children for school
• Audit learning outcomes and compliance quarterly, ensuring continuous improvement
• Oversee enrolments, staffing, rosters, budgets, and financial records to achieve service goals
• Mentor and support group leaders and educators through training and performance development
• Maintain safe, clean, and engaging environments for children and staff
• Manage food safety programs, menu planning, and stock control processes
• Build strong relationships with families, internal stakeholders, regulators and the community

What we’re looking for

You’re a natural leader who combines a passion for early education with strong operational and people management skills. With a proven ability to inspire and develop teams, you’ll bring energy, organisation and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for children and families.

To be successful, you will need

• Bachelor of Education (Primary) and minimum 7 years’ experience in early education
• Current QLD Teacher Registration and Blue Card (Essential)
• Current First Aid & CPR (HLTAID012 or equivalent)
• QLD Child Protection & Abuse Prevention Education (Essential)
• Knowledge of Education and Care Services National Regulations, National Quality Framework and National Quality Standards, Early Years Learning Framework, WPH&S Act (Essential)
• National Police Check
• Working with Children’s Check
• National Personal Insolvency Index
• Evidence that the person is not on ASIC’s banned and disqualified register
• A current and historical personal name extract search of ASIC records
• Experience working with children aged 6 weeks to 6 years
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Previous management experience in an education setting (Desirable)

About Hamilton Island

Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community.

Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences – making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work.

A little island can do wonders - make your next career move one to remember.

Apply now!