Centre Director
1 day ago
Centre Director - Community-managed, Exceeding-rated
Lead a much-loved not-for-profit service with full occupancy and a waitlist.
Guide a stable team, partner with a hands-on Committee of Management, and keep quality flying high across all seven Quality Areas.
Why this role stands out- Total package: $110-130k (experience-dependent)
- Flexibility: options to tailor working arrangements
- Leadership backbone: two full-time staff to support you
- Wellbeing: monthly RDO potential, two-week paid closure over Christmas/New Year
- Staffing for quality: above-ratio in every room, strong casual pool, above-regulation planning time
- Sustainably resourced: healthy budgets for curriculum, incursions/excursions, environments and learning resources
- Full and thriving: full occupancy with active waitlists
- Serious PD: leadership-focused development (VEYLDF, NQF, specialist workshops)
- Nature-rich program: bush kinder, veggie gardens, real sandpits, expansive outdoor spaces
- Culture that lasts: low turnover, proactive wellbeing, a team that genuinely loves their work
A long-respected, community-anchored, not-for-profit early learning service governed by a supportive, professional Committee of Management. Rated Exceeding NQS across all seven Quality Areas (and maintained across the last three A&Rs). Four highly resourced learning environments, regular library visits, bush kinder, and incursions, underpinned by joyful, inquiry-rich learning.
The role in action- Drive excellence in governance, compliance and continuous improvement aligned to National Law & Regulations
- Co-lead pedagogy with the Educational Leader, embedding high-quality, play-based programs (VEYLDF/EYLF V2.0)
- Champion reflective practice and data-informed planning through the QIP and A&R feedback cycles
- Mentor and empower ~35 educators and support staff; foster wellbeing and professional growth
- Cultivate strong partnerships with families, the community and stakeholders
- Oversee strategic operations: budgeting, transparent governance, workforce planning and long-term sustainability
- Ensure full compliance across all legislative and regulatory requirements
- ACECQA-recognised Degree (ideally) with VIT registration
- 3+ years as Centre Director/Nominated Supervisor (community/NFP experience ideal)
- Evidenced strength in NQF/NQS compliance with Exceeding-level outcomes
- Strategic, responsive leadership style, high on empathy, action and professionalism
- Relationship-first approach where people and pedagogy come before profit
Curious or ready to explore confidentially?
Email Josh Freeman
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