Centre Director

• Autonomy to lead and manage your own centre, rosters, and team
• Competitive hourly rate circa $45 – $55 per hour + Super, plus rewards, recognition, and childcare discount
• Family-owned environment that values your well-being and work-life balance

Smart Cookies is a family-owned childcare provider with 11 years of experience, renowned for our personal touch, supportive leadership, and strong community values. With a close-knit team and family-oriented culture, we create an environment where children thrive, families feel connected, and staff are motivated, recognised, and supported.

Our team enjoys a range of initiatives that celebrate and reward staff, including the Wheel of Delight, Employee of the Month, shout-outs, and team events such as a yacht cruise during Vivid. We value flexibility, genuine care for our employees, and opportunities to build meaningful relationships with families and colleagues alike.

If you're ready to join a passionate, family-run organisation where you'll have autonomy, training, and the support to succeed, this is the role for you.

Smart Cookies is seeking 2x full-time, permanent Centre Directors to lead our Beecroft centre or our brand-new Ermington centre, which is set to open in February 2026.

In this role, you will:

• Take charge of the overall operations, ensuring the service runs smoothly, remains compliant, and reflects the warmth and personal touch that sets Smart Cookies apart.
• Oversee the financial and administrative aspects of the centre, including managing P&L responsibilities and keeping documentation and action plans up to date.
• Guide and motivate the team by creating rosters that balance staff needs, recognising and supporting your educators, and fostering a culture where everyone feels valued and inspired.
• Build lasting relationships with families, creating a welcoming environment that reflects our family-owned values.
• Play a hands-on role in maintaining quality and compliance on the floor, ensuring the highest standards of care and safety are consistently met.
• Enjoy both autonomy and support, with the opportunity to shape a centre that thrives operationally while nurturing the people who make it special.

To qualify, you will need at least a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, with prior leadership experience as a Centre Manager or 2IC. You'll also hold:

• Current Working with Children Check
• First Aidcertification and CPR
• Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management
• Accredited Child Protection Training

Our ideal candidate will be:

• An enthusiastic, professional leader with a genuine passion for childcare.
• Confident in compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with Assessment & Rating processes
• Skilled at balancing administration, financial management, and staff leadership.
• Approachable, authentic, and genuinely here to create a positive team culture.
• Flexible, organised, and loves to grow with support from senior management.

We want to ensure that you can commute to Beecroft/Ermington comfortably. We care about your well-being and want to ensure this role supports a healthy work-life balance as you grow with our team.

In return for your skills and passion, Smart Cookies is offering an attractive package, including:

• $89,000 - $108,000 salary based on experience + Super
• Up to 50% childcare discount for immediate family (on the gap fee)
• Rewards & Recognition program (including Wheel of Delight, Employee of the Month, and more)
• Relocation support is negotiable for the right candidate (with a 12-month repayment clause)
• Ongoing training and support from experienced leaders in a family-owned organisation

If you're looking for a leadership opportunity where you'll be supported, trusted, and valued, Smart Cookies is your new centre