Centre Director

Welcome to Ascolta Early Learning

At Ascolta, our values Listen, Love, Laugh, and Learn are at the heart of everything we do We provide a vibrant, child-led curriculum that blends Reggio Emilia, Montessori, and Inquiry-Based Learning, promoting free-flow play and child-led mealtimes.

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.

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 positive family relationships to support occupancy growth through quality programs and engagement
• Managing team performance, development, and wellbeing
• Rostering to maintain ratios and stepping in as Responsible Person when required
• Ensuring high-quality education aligned with EYLF and NQS
• Acting as Nominated Supervisor for the service

At Ascolta, we give our Centre Directors the time and space to truly lead. With a centralised support team handling the admin load, you can focus on your team, families, and community - while enjoying a workplace that genuinely values and supports you.

What you won't need to worry about:

• Repairs and maintenance
• Family payments and fee management
• Qualification tracking and compliance alerts
• Recruitment, onboarding, and social media marketing

What you'll love about working with us:

• Dedicated office spaces – enjoy a fully stocked staff room with a budget allowance for all the goodies to recharge during the day, plus a separate planning room for your team to program, study, and reflect.
• An operations team that values your leadership and the hard work you put into your service – with birthday morning teas, shout-outs, and thoughtful gifts to ensure you and your team's efforts never go unnoticed.
• Team bonding events and celebrations to foster friendships and connection
• Celebrating calendar events together to bring fun and community into our workplace

• A rare opportunity to lead a brand-new centre and shape its future – put your stamp on building culture, community, and an exceptional learning environment from the very beginning.
• Competitive, negotiable salary package that reflects your experience and the value you bring as a leader.
• Thoughtful, thorough induction process designed to set you up for success and give you the confidence to lead from day one.
• Immediate start date – step into your new role without delay.
• A supportive Area Manager and hands-on operations team who will be there to back you every step of the way.
• Ongoing career growth and professional development opportunities to help you achieve your long-term goals.
• Beautifully designed learning environments with the latest resources to inspire children and educators alike.
• Wellbeing and Employee Benefits Program – because your health and happiness matter too.
• Generous childcare discounts to support your own family while you support others.

• 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

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

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