Centre Director

6 days ago

Busy Bees at Rivergums, Australia Busy Bees Global Full time $96,000 - $108,000 per year
Centre Director – Busy Bees at Rivergums

Location: Baldivis, WA
Licensed Capacity: 95 places
Hourly Rate: $45.53 – $51.17 per hour (depending on experience and level)

About the Role

Busy Bees at Rivergums is seeking a passionate and experienced Centre Director to lead our service. With a licensed capacity of 95 children, you will be responsible for driving operational excellence, mentoring your team, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality education and care.

As a Centre Director, you will:

  • Provide inspirational leadership and guidance to educators
  • Oversee all centre operations including compliance, staffing, budgeting, and occupancy
  • Ensure alignment with EYLF, NQS, and ACECQA standards
  • Foster strong partnerships with families and the wider community
  • Collaborate with the Educational Leader to deliver innovative, child-led learning programs
  • Promote Busy Bees' values of Care, Quality, Service, and Value in everyday practice
What You'll Need
  • Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
  • Proven experience in a leadership role within early education
  • In-depth knowledge of compliance, EYLF, and NQS standards
  • Current Working with Children Check (WA)
  • Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications
  • Full Australian working rights
Key Benefits
  • Above award hourly rate – $45.53 to $51.17
  • Quarterly BEEs Bonus Program for Centre Directors
  • Uniform and Laundry allowance
  • Generous childcare gap fee discounts for permanent staff
  • Access to national leadership support network (Service, Area, and Regional Managers)
  • Pedagogy & Compliance Partner support for ongoing guidance
  • Professional development opportunities via Busy Bees partnered RTO
  • Participation in the Global Talent Exchange Program (UK in 2025)
  • Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Apply now to lead Busy Bees at Rivergums and shape a high-performing centre where your leadership inspires children, families, and educators alike.

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.

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