Centre Director
4 days ago
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.
About the RoleWe're looking for an enthusiastic, hands-on, and experienced Centre Director to lead our stunning double-story, 102-place centre in Woodlands. Currently sitting at around 50% occupancy and steadily growing, this service is perfectly positioned for success, located in a prime spot just 5 minutes from Westfield Shopping Centre.
This isn't just a job - it's your opportunity to lead a passionate, fully established team (the only missing piece is you) with the full support of both an experienced Area Manager and Operations Manager.
Your ResponsibilitiesAs Centre Director, you'll be the heart of our Woodlands 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
- The opportunity to lead a stunning centre and shape its future – put your stamp on building culture, community, and an exceptional learning environment.
- Competitive, negotiable salary package that reflects your experience and the value you bring as a leader.
- Thoughtful, thorough induction provided by the previous centre manager, designed to set you up for success and give you the confidence to lead from day one.
- 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 1 year experience in a Centre Director role (long daycare setting)
- 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
Apply NowTake the lead. Work with an experienced team, nurture a positive culture, and be supported in delivering the best outcomes.
For a confidential chat contact -
Fairlie Pitman – Recruitment & Onboarding Consultant
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