Centre Director | Community-managed,

1 week ago

Elwood, Victoria, Australia Early Years Talent Full time $130,000 - $150,000 per year


A rare opportunity to lead a 105-place, exceeding-rated, community-managed, not-for-profit early childhood education and care service delivering sessional kindergarten, extended hours kindergarten, and long day care. You will guide a much-loved service, Poerts Griove Family and Children's Centre, that boasts strong community ties, stable staff, and nature-rich learning environments.

Benefits include
  • Generous remuneration: total package in the $130K +  range, plus quarterly performance incentives.
  • Flexible work arrangements are possible.
  • Dedicated leadership support: two full-time administration personnel and an off-the-floor Assistant Director.
  • Two-week paid closure over the Christmas/New Year period.
  • Above-ratio staffing in every room with an established and reliable casual pool.
  • Full occupancy with waitlists in place.
  • Portable long service leave 
  • Well-funded budgets for environments, outings, curriculum, and learning resources.
  • Leadership-focused professional development, including VEYLDF, NQF, and subject matter expert workshops.
  • Nature-rich indoor and outdoor environments: veggie gardens, wetlands and a unique canal kindergarten.
  • Low staff turnover, proactive wellbeing initiatives, and a team that truly enjoys coming to work.
About the service

Our client enjoys a long-standing reputation for high-quality education and strong ties to the local community. Governed by a professional, supportive parent-led Committee of Management, the centre holds an Exceeding NQS rating and is co-located with a maternal health centre and primary school. Four highly resourced indoor learning environments flow to expansive natural outdoor spaces. Children benefit from regular library visits, canal kindergarten, incursions, and a curriculum that fosters joyful, inquiry-rich learning.

Your leadership matters
  • Lead excellence in governance, compliance, and continuous improvement aligned with National Law and Regulations.
  • Collaborate with the Educational Leader(s) to embed a high-quality, play-based curriculum aligned with VEYLDF/EYLF frameworks.
  • Champion reflective practice and data-informed planning through QIPs and A&R feedback.
  • Mentor, inspire, and empower a team of approximately 55 teachers, educators and support staff, fostering professional growth and wellbeing.
  • Build and maintain strong partnerships with families, the community, and all stakeholders
  • Oversee strategic operations, including full ownership of the P&L, budgeting, transparent governance, and long-term service sustainability.
  • Ensure full compliance with all legislative and regulatory requirements.
About you
  • ACECQA-recognised Degree (ideally) with current VIT registration.
  • Minimum five years of experience as a Centre Director/Nominated Supervisor, ideally in a community or not-for-profit service.
  • Proven expertise in NQF and NQS compliance, with a track record of exceeding outcomes.
  • A strategic, responsive leader who leads with empathy, action, and professionalism.
  • A relationship-first approach to staff, families, and governance where people and pedagogy come before profit.
  • Strong business acumen, including ownership of the P&L and comfort navigating the complexity of sessional kindergarten alongside long day care.
Why apply through Early Years Talent

We do more than advertise jobs;  we champion educators. When you apply through us, you receive:

  • Access to exclusive opportunities with high-quality, trusted services
  • Career coaching and interview preparation, so you feel confident and ready
  • Insider insights into centre culture, leadership style, and professional growth pathways
  • Confidential advocacy,  we never share your details without consent
  • Ongoing support through your offer and beyond

It will never cost you a cent. Our clients invest in this service to ensure they attract the very best educators.

At Early Years Talent, our mission is simple: to connect passionate educators with services where they can grow, thrive, and make a lasting impact.



Package Details

In addition to a terrific base salary, there are also quarterly performance incentives available with the role.

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