Early Years Area Director - Maryborough region

Start your early childhood career with the Y – where you’ll grow, learn and belong

At Y Kinders, we believe every child has the right to access a quality early childhood education and care service that celebrates their individuality, community, and curiosity. Each of our services across Victoria reflects the unique community it belongs to — fostering a strong sense of belonging, connection, and identity.

As part of Victoria’s largest Early Years Management provider, we’re proud to support over 93 services and 700+ educators across the state who inspire, nurture, and empower young learners every day.

We’re now looking for a Full-Time Early Years Area Director to join our vibrant team and help create inspiring learning experiences for young children.

The Opportunity:

Join Y Ballarat as an Area Director and make a meaningful difference across our early years services. You’ll lead and support service teams, build strong relationships with educators and families, and drive high-quality, compliant and financially sustainable service delivery. If you’re a collaborative leader passionate about people, continuous improvement and creating positive outcomes for children and families, we’d love to hear from you.

Where you’ll work:

The area of Maryborough and its surrounds host these six services - AG Leech Kindergarten, Avoca Preschool, Californian Gully Kindergarten, Dunolly Kindergarten, Talbot Kindergarten, and TL Stone Memorial Kindergarten.

Role Details:

Area Director

Permanent Full Time - 38 hours per week

Experience in managing multiple sites is preferred but not essential.

What You’ll Do

As a valued member of our teaching team, you’ll:

• Support play-based learning programs that nurture each child’s growth and development
• Build warm, respectful relationships with children, families, and fellow educators
• Create safe, inclusive environments where every child feels seen, supported, and inspired
• Work collaboratively with your team to deliver exceptional education and care

For a more detailed list of the role's responsibilities, please read the position description here.

What You’ll Bring

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care OR current qualification in early childhood teaching and current registration with VIT
• A genuine interest in supporting children’s development and commitment to ongoing learning
• Current Working With Children's Check, First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certifications (or willingness to obtain)
• Great teamwork, communication, and reliability

Why You’ll Love the Y

• We invest in you – with mentoring, study support, and on-the-job training opportunities
• A values-driven culture built on Belonging, Respect, Honesty, Nurturing, and Excellence
• Access to a wide network of services and career pathways across Victoria
• Supportive leaders and flexible work options

Be part of something bigger — start your journey, Y Kinders.

Apply Now!

Applications close 20th November 2026.

For more information about this role, please contact Carly Middleton on (03) 4329 0498 or email carly.middleton@yballarat.org.au