Centre Director

4 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia Ascolta Early Learning and Care Full time

Lead Something Extraordinary – Be the First Centre Director at Our Brand New Sorrento Service

We're on the lookout for a enthusiastic, hands-on and experienced Centre Director to lead our brand-new, purpose-built 88-place centre opening mid July in Sorrento.

This is more than just a job – it's your chance to shape the culture, handpick your team, and lead a service from the very beginning with the full support of an experienced Area Manager and Operations Manager behind you. At Ascolta Early Learning and Care, we believe in creating magical spaces where children feel seen, heard, and celebrated – and we want a leader who shares that same vision.

Our Values: Listen. Love. Laugh. Learn.
They are they heart of everything we do – from our curriculum to our leadership.

About the Role

As Centre Director, you'll be the heart of our new Sorrento service, responsible for:

Leading and inspiring your team from day one

Creating a warm, engaging, and safe environment for children and families

Overseeing all daily operations with a focus on excellence and compliance

Building a strong community presence and fostering relationships with local families

Managing team performance, development, and wellbeing

Ensuring high-quality education aligned with EYLF and NQS

Acting as Nominated Supervisor for the service

What Makes Ascolta Different?

We give our Centre Directors the time and space to truly lead – not get buried in admin. Here's what you won't have to worry about, thanks to our centralised support team:

Repairs and maintenance

Family payments and fee management

Qualification tracking and compliance alerts

Recruitment, onboarding, and social media marketing

What We Offer You

A rare opportunity to lead a brand-new centre and shape its future

A supportive Area Manager and hands-on operations team

Ongoing career growth and professional development opportunities

Beautifully designed learning environments with the latest resources

Wellbeing and Employee Benefits Program – because you matter too

What You'll Bring

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

A minimum of 2 year's experience as a Centre Director

WA Working with Children Check

National Police Clearance (within 6 months or willing to obtain)

Must reside in Perth, WA

First Aid in Education and Care Setting (or willing to obtain)

A strong understanding of the NQF and a passion for high-quality education

Natural leadership, strong time management and the ability to build a great team

About Us

Ascolta means "to listen" in Italian – and it perfectly reflects our approach to early childhood education. We believe children thrive when they feel truly heard. Join us in creating something special from day one at Sorrento.

Apply Now

If you're ready to lead a centre from the ground up and make your mark, we'd love to chat.

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Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the early years learning framework? How many years' experience do you have as a centre director? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care?

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