Centre Director

4 days ago

Perth, Western Australia Ascolta Early Learning and Care Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Welcome to Ascolta Early Learning where our values - listen, love, laugh and learn, guide everything we do. From our curriculum and leadership to how we connect with children and families.

We're looking for an enthusiastic, hands-on, and experienced Centre Director to lead our brand new, purpose-built 88-place centre opened late July in Sorrento. While previous Centre Manager experience is preferred, we warmly welcome applications from highly experienced 2ICs ready to step up into leadership.

This isn't just a job, it's your opportunity to shape the culture and lead a passionate, fully assembled team (the only missing piece is you) with the full support of an experienced Area Manager and Operations Manager. At Ascolta Early Learning and Care, we're passionate about creating magical spaces where children feel seen, heard, and celebrated and we want a leader who shares that vision.

About the Role

As Centre Director, you'll be the heart of our new Sorrento service, responsible for:

  • Creating a warm, engaging, and safe environment for children and families
  • Overseeing all daily operations with a focus on excellence and compliance
  • Building a strong community presence and fostering relationships with local families
  • Managing team performance, development, and wellbeing
  • Ensuring high-quality education aligned with EYLF and NQS
  • Acting as Nominated Supervisor for the service
What Makes Ascolta Different?

We give our Centre Directors the time and space to truly lead – not get buried in admin. Here's what you won't have to worry about, thanks to our centralised support team:

  • Repairs and maintenance
  • Family payments and fee management
  • Qualification tracking and compliance alerts
  • Recruitment, onboarding, and social media marketing
What We Offer You
  • A rare opportunity to lead a brand new centre and shape its future
  • Competitive, negotiable salary packages
  • Immediate start date
  • A supportive Area Manager and hands on operations team
  • Ongoing career growth and professional development opportunities
  • Beautifully designed learning environments with the latest resources
  • Wellbeing and Employee Benefits Program – because you matter too
  • Generous childcare discounts
What You'll Bring
  • Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care minimum

  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in a 2IC role and/or minimum of 1 years' experience as a Centre Director

  • WA Working with Children Check

  • National Police Clearance (within 6 months or willing to obtain)
  • A strong understanding of the NQF and a passion for high-quality education
  • Natural leadership, strong time management and the ability to build a great team
  • Must reside in Perth, WA and have full Australian working rights
About Us

Ascolta means "to listen" in Italian and it perfectly reflects our approach to early childhood education. We believe children thrive when they feel truly heard. Join us in creating something special from day one at Sorrento.

Lead Something Extraordinary Be the Inaugural Centre Director at Our New Sorrento Service

Apply Now

If you're ready to lead a centre from the ground up and make your mark, we'd love to chat.

Contact:

Fairlie Pitman – Recruitment & Onboarding Consultant

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