Centre Director
4 weeks ago
Overview
Unleash Your Potential with Us
The Opportunity: Step into a leadership role where your impact goes beyond just managing a centre – as the Centre Director at Explorers Wallan, you’ll shape the future of early education With the full support of a passionate team and our dynamic operations department, you'll be at the heart of a thriving, nurturing community. Lead with purpose and create a positive, supportive environment where team members and children alike can flourish.
Responsibilities
- Inspire and lead the daily operations of a vibrant early learning centre
- Build powerful connections with team members, families, and the wider community
- Champion our Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum, supporting the team to bring it to life
- Ensure top-tier compliance, aligned with industry regulations and our values
- Foster an uplifting culture, where everyone feels valued and motivated
- Advocate for child safety and ensure positive learning outcomes for every child
You’ll also enjoy the strong guidance of your off-the-floor Director-in-Training, Educational Leader, and a dedicated operations team every step of the way.
Our Benefits
- Competitive, Above-Award Salary + Additional Incentives*
- Generous Discount on Childcare Fees*
- Onsite Parking for convenience
- Ongoing Professional Development to fuel your growth
- Culture Club Events to bring fun and connection to your work life
- Annual Awards Party to celebrate your accomplishments
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support when you need it
What You Bring
- A Diploma (or higher) in Early Childhood Education
- 5+ years of early childhood experience, with at least 3 years in management
- Skills in budget management, rostering, and compliance documentation
- Knowledge of the Reggio Emilia approach and strong familiarity with EYLF and NQS
- First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis Training
- A Valid Working with Children Check (Employee) and Mandatory Reporting
Why Explorers?
Explorers Early Learning is family-owned with 20 beautifully designed Centres across Melbourne. Our purpose-built spaces are crafted to inspire curiosity and deliver quality early education. We’re committed to your growth, offering a clear career path in a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment.
Explorers is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal, and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.
We encourage applications from people who are from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, and cultural background.
Child safe statement
Explorers Early Learning is a child-safe organisation. We are committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children, and we expect all team members to uphold our child-safe practices and responsibilities.
Join us and be a catalyst for positive change in early childhood education
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