Centre Director

time left to apply End Date: September 14, 2025 (18 days left to apply)

job requisition id JR109324

Lead with Purpose – Centre Director – Busy Bees at Mitchelton
Location: Mitchelton, QLD
Licensed Capacity: 94 places
Hourly Rate: $45.53 – $51.16 (WT 6A.1 to 6.9)

Inspire Excellence in Early Learning

At Busy Bees at Mitchelton, we believe strong leadership shapes the foundation for children’s growth, educator development, and community trust. We’re seeking a dynamic and committed Centre Director to lead our service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality education and care for up to 94 children.

This is your opportunity to combine strategic leadership, operational excellence, and a passion for early childhood education in a role where you can truly make a difference.

Your Impact as Centre Director

Lead the daily operations of the centre, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements

Develop and inspire a high-performing team of educators through coaching, mentoring, and support

Foster strong partnerships with families and the local community

Oversee enrolments, occupancy growth, budgeting, and resource allocation

Drive continuous improvement aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)

What You’ll Bring

Diploma or Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent approved by ACECQA)

Proven leadership experience as a Centre Director or Assistant Centre Director

Strong understanding of EYLF and NQS

Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and decision-making skills

Current QLD Working with Children Check (Blue Card)

Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Hourly Rate: $45.53 – $51.16

BEEs Bonus Program – quarterly performance incentive for Centre Directors

Laundry allowance in addition to your salary

Generous childcare discount – up to 50%

Professional growth opportunities with a leading global brand in early childhood education

Collaborative & inclusive workplace culture

Access to the Busy Bees training platform for ongoing learning

Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support

Opportunity to participate in our Global Talent Exchange Program

Build connections with a national network of early childhood leaders

Apply Now

Take the lead in shaping a thriving early learning community. If you’re ready to guide a passionate team and deliver excellence in education and care, apply today to become the Centre Director at Busy Bees at Mitchelton in QLD.

Why Work for Busy Bees?
If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart.

We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.

Our Story

Whether you're embarking on the exciting journey of your early educational career or striving to advance to the next level, Busy Bees presents an ideal opportunity for you We're actively searching for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who possess an authentic passion for Early Childhood Education and the well-being of children, to fill a variety of roles across our Services and Support Office.

Early Childhood Education attracts a special type of person. You might possess creativity, nurturance, a focus on tasks, or a knack for problem-solving. However, at its core, your affinity for Early Childhood Education arises from a profound devotion to nurturing the educational growth of the youngest members within our communities. This resonates deeply with us, as our mission is to give every child the best start in life.

We are driven to gather people who care deeply about qualityand we empower people to bring their unique gifts and talents together for the benefit of our children. We value each member of our team and know that by supporting you in your journey you’ll be the positive and supportive influence in theirs.

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