Centre Director – Dulwich Hill

$95,000 – $110,000 per year + Super + WRP

Centre Director / Centre Manager – Dulwich Hill / Hurlstone Park

Location: Dulwich Hill / Hurlstone Park NSW
Salary: $95K-$110K + Super + WRP (10% and then 15% increase)
Role Type: Full-Time
Qualification: Early Childhood Teacher

Lead a Service That Feels Like Home. Build a Team That Feels Like Family.

At Dulwich Hill Childcare Centre, we believe that early childhood education is built on meaningful relationships, genuine care and strong leadership.

We're a well-established, 58-place, community-minded service located in Dulwich Hill / Hurlstone Park and we're looking for a passionate and experienced Centre Director/Centre Manager to lead our team, nurture our culture and champion high-quality early learning experiences for children and families.

Why This Role is Special

As the centre director, you will guide the daily operations of the centre while creating a culture of care, collaboration and excellence. Your leadership will set the tone for educators, families and children ensuring every interaction reflects kindness first, closely followed by commitment to quality and heart driven early learning. In this role, you'll have the autonomy to shape the direction of the centre with the support of an experienced team. Our Centre Director/Centre Manager will become the heart of our family-owned service in Dulwich Hill.

What You'll Bring:

A Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Previous experience in a Centre Director or Assistant Director role

A calm, confident leadership style with strong communication and organisational skills

A deep understanding of the National Quality Framework, EYLF and current best practices

The ability to inspire, mentor and lead a team toward shared goals

A focus on building strong relationships with children, families, educators and the community

A proactive mindset with a passion for driving occupancy and service reputation

Key Responsibilities Include:

Leadership and team development – be the heart of the team. Lead mentor and inspire educators to deliver exceptional care and education. Create a culture of belonging and collaboration that encourages professional growth.

Operational management – oversee the day-to-day operations ensuring the centre runs smoothly and remains compliant with the national quality framework, national regulations and national quality standards.

Family and community engagement – be a trusted connection for families. Communicate openly and warmly, conduct centre tours for prospective families, showcasing the vibrant learning environment and unique strengths of our service.

Lead continuous improvement – discuss routines and how to make them more effective learning experiences. Maintain the centres self-assessment in a real meaningful way in order to constantly review the way we do things and improve on any gaps in our practices.

Occupancy, growth and reputation management – build and maintain our centres strong reputation within the community. Drive enrolment through meaningful family engagement and showcase the centres unique offerings.

You Will Need:

Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certification

Child Protection (Identify & Respond to Children at Risk) training

Working With Children Check (NSW)

Australian Working Rights

What We Offer:

Up to $110K + Super + WRP (10% and then 15% increase)

A beautiful 58-place service with strong community connections

Discounted childcare fees

Supportive and inclusive workplace culture

A real opportunity to make your mark and grow professionally

Balanced role

Stability in a well-respected service

Paid day off for your birthday

Street parking available + close to bus and train station

How to Apply

If you're a natural leader with a genuine love for early childhood education and you're ready to take ownership of a warm, welcoming and community-focused service, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your resume and a short cover letter outlining your experience and what excites you about this opportunity.

Let's create something special at Dulwich Hill Childcare Centre together.

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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? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? 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? Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?

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