Centre Director

17 hours ago


Mayfield New South Wales, Australia Imagine Early Learning & Childcare Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

Are you an inspiring leader who is seeking an exciting opportunity to mentor an exceptional team of educators in an industry-leading team within a child-safe environment, which protects your work-life balance and is all about a positive workplace culture? If so, welcome to Imagine

We are seeking a Centre Director for our 95-place, family-owned and operated centre located in Mayfield West.

Imagine Early Learning & Childcare - Mayfield is architecturally designed, locally-owned and operated by an Early Childhood Teacher with over 35 years' Early Childhood experience, and maintains an emphasis on indoor-outdoor, play-based learning, sustainability and managed risky play. We are a community which nurtures curiosity, inspires dreams and promotes a spirit of lifelong learning amongst our children and educators alike.

We offer:

 Above-award wages with the opportunity for regular salary reviews

Supportive mentorship and ongoing paid Professional Development tailored to your interests

Staff discounts on childcare fees

Subsidised gym membership at Genesis Fitness

A positive team culture that promotes respect, integrity, joy and collaboration

Expansive natural outdoor environments

Beautiful architecturally-designed indoor environments with an abundance of natural light and ventilation and sustainably-sourced resources

Regular debriefs and unfiltered access to our wonderfully caring, Early Childhood-trained owner

Career advancement is supported and encouraged: most of our Directors have been with us since they were trainees

…and so much more

About Imagine Early Learning & Childcare:

  • Imagine Early Learning is a small network of six centres operating in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region, founded by its Early-Childhood trained owner
  • We always aim to have more staff than the minimum requirements, to ensure that our team are always well-supported.
  • At Imagine, we understand the complexities of balancing work-home commitments and endeavour to support staff to achieve this balance as much as possible. Fostering a supportive workplace culture is of paramount importance at Imagine, and we believe that this is one of the things that makes us so special.
  • We take pride in supporting our educators on their professional journey. We encourage our people to advance in their careers should they wish to do so, and to deliver high-quality care and education to our little learners.
  • We are a forward-thinking organisation with a strong focus on environmental sustainability, inquiry-based learning, creativity and managed 'risky' play opportunities.
  • Dedicated educators who are passionate about helping children to learn and grow, are integral to our mission of providing excellence in care and education. We also understand the complexities of balancing work-home commitments and endeavour to support staff to achieve this balance as much as possible.

Key responsibilities of the Centre Director role:

  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the centre in line with Imagine's policies and procedures
  • Oversee compliance with all regulations
  • Mentor and inspire your team to create a nurturing and engaging environment for children and families
  • Foster lasting connections with our families and the local community
  • Together with the Educational Leader and 2IC, oversee excellence in educational practice

About you: you will have -

  • A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification, or higher
  • A comprehensive working knowledge of the EYLF, NQF, NQS and Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations
  • Experience in a Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor role
  • A current Working with Children's Check
  • Demonstrated experience in meeting safety and compliance standards, particularly where these relate to Child Safety and Protection
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • A high level of initiative and a commitment to ongoing learning

If you are ready to grow professionally while working with a supportive team in a rewarding environment, and if you have the skills that we are seeking, we would love to meet you.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter via 'Apply for this job' through SEEK.

If you have any questions about the position, please email

For more information about Imagine Early Learning & Childcare, please visit our website


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