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Centre Director – Opening New 81-Place Centre
4 weeks ago
We are searching for an experienced Full Time Centre Director for our brand new Early Childhood service in Blackwall, Cove Early Learning. We are currently undergoing Service Approval and very excited to hopefully open our doors early November. Cove Early Learning is a 81 place service and our very first one. So you will be starting your role as a Centre Director with a brand new company with many exciting opportunities to come.
We are hoping to find someone who has director experience and confident in supporting us to create the best early childhood service in Blackwall. Building a positive culture, creating meaningful and enriching learning spaces and building strong relationships with our new families and wider community.
Our Philosophy:
At Cove Early Learning, we are more than just an early childhood service; we are a connected, nurturing community where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow.
We believe in the power of child-led learning, with play spaces designed around children's interests, strengths, and developmental needs. Our environments are calm, natural, and welcoming – a true home away from home.
Our passionate team of educators builds strong, respectful relationships with every child and family, knowing that security and value foster confidence and resilience.
We follow the EYLF and create experiences that support children's belonging, being and becoming.
We honour every child's voice, culture, and background, building community connections and collaborative family partnerships.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land and respectfully embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in our daily practice.
We promote sustainability and nature-based experiences, nurturing a lifelong connection to the world around us.
At Cove, children are not only cared for – they are celebrated, encouraged, and empowered to thrive in a place where they truly belong.
About the Role:
As Centre Director, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, operational management, and educational quality of the service. You will lead with integrity and compassion, support a high-performing team of educators, and build lasting relationships with families and the wider community.
This role is perfect for a dynamic leader who is invested in building a collaborative, respectful, and child-focused culture.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the daily operations and compliance of the 81-place service in accordance with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and service policies.
Lead and mentor a passionate team of educators to deliver a high-quality, child-led learning program guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
Foster a warm, inclusive, and safe environment where children feel a sense of belonging and are encouraged to grow into confident and capable learners.
Build and sustain meaningful partnerships with families and the local community.
Implement strong quality assurance, including support for Assessment & Rating.
Manage enrolments, staffing, budgets, and reporting to ensure smooth operational outcomes.
Uphold and model the philosophy of Cove Early Learning in all aspects of your leadership.
About You:
Experienced Director with minimum 2 years' experience
Diploma or higher qualification in Early Childhood Education (as recognised by ACECQA).
Strong knowledge of the NQF, NQS, EYLF and contemporary early childhood pedagogy.
Excellent communication, people leadership, and organisational skills.
Deeply committed to building community and nurturing positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
Passionate about inclusion, sustainability, and embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives meaningfully into practice.
A growth mindset and a desire to contribute to a high-performing and collaborative leadership team.
What We Offer:
A competitive salary between 85-100K (negotiable and reflective of your Directing experience)
A supportive leadership team and a strong network of services
Flexible working arrangementsto support work-life balance
Access to leadership retreats andprofessional development opportunities
A beautiful, purposefully designed service that reflects our calm, natural, and homelike approach
The opportunity to lead a centre wherechildren are truly celebrated, empowered, and respected.
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Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a centre director? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the early years learning framework? Do you have professional child care experience? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework? How many years of people management experience do you have?
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