Centre Director

The organisation

We are partnering with a well-established early childhood education provider with a strong presence across Australia. Committed to quality education and care, they create safe, engaging, and well-resourced environments where children thrive and educators are supported to grow.

This long-standing campus enjoys strong family feedback, a dedicated team, and excellent access to transport. It offers a rare opportunity for a capable leader to guide a committed team through growth and change, with the backing of an experienced support network.

The opportunity

Reporting directly to an Area Manager, the Centre Director will::

• Provide hands-on leadership to inspire, mentor, and develop an experienced educator team
• Engage with families and strengthen community relationships to ensure a positive experience
• Nurture a collaborative culture while leading the team through change and transformation
• Lead operational performance including staffing, compliance, and commercial outcomes
• Drive quality and continuous improvement with support from organisational specialists

About you

You are an experienced leader who is confident managing both people and change. You will bring the ability to guide a long-standing team, engage effectively with families, and ensure the centre continues to thrive within a competitive local market.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A Diploma (or higher) in Early Childhood Education and significant leadership experience
• Experience managing or directing an early learning service of comparable size
• Proven ability to engage, motivate, and lead established educator teams
• Strong operational and compliance expertise, with commercial acumen to support occupancy growth
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with families and staff
• A values-driven leadership style with resilience and adaptability

What's on offer

• Competitive salary package, with flexibility for the right candidate
• Retention payment and immediate start available
• Leadership development and structured professional growth programs
• Ongoing support from a dedicated area and education team
• Convenient transport links, with parking provided for the Director

For a confidential discussion or role-related questions, please contact Ali Baker of The Orchard Talent Group on or email To apply, please submit your current CV via the link. Please note applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia.

The Orchard Talent Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.