Centre Director

This is a rare opportunity to lead a 55-place, exceeding-rated, community-managed, not-for-profit early childhood education and care service.

• Generous remuneration: Total package in the $90k$130K range (depending on experience)
• Flexible work arrangements are possible
• Support of a full-time Business Manager, plus Assistant Director/Education Leader (off-floor)
• Portable long service leave
• Two-week paid closure over Christmas/New Year
• Above-ratio staffing in every room with an established and reliable casual pool, and above-regulation planning time
• Full occupancy with waitlists in place
• Well-funded budgets for environments, incursions/excursions, curriculum, and learning resources
• Leadership-focused professional development, including VEYLDF, NQF and subject matter expert workshops
• Nature-rich indoor and outdoor environments - veggie gardens, bush kinder, real sand in the sandpits
• Low staff turnover, proactive wellbeing initiatives, and a team that truly enjoys coming to work

Our client proudly enjoys a long-standing reputation for high-quality education and strong ties to the local community. This service is governed by a professional and supportive parent-led Committee of Management. The centre holds an Exceeding NQS rating across all seven Quality Areas, most recently reaffirmed in July 2023 and has been this way for the last three A&Rs. The centre features four highly resourced indoor learning environments and expansive natural outdoor spaces. Children benefit from regular library visits, bush kindy sessions, incursions, and a curriculum that fosters joyful, inquiry-rich learning.

As Centre Director, you will:

• Lead excellence in governance, compliance, and continuous improvement aligned with National Law and Regulations
• Collaborate with the Educational Leader to embed a high-quality, play-based curriculum aligned with relevant VEYLDF/EYLF frameworks
• Champion reflective practice and data-informed planning through QIPs and A&R feedback
• Mentor, inspire, and empower a team of 35 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 budgeting, transparent governance, and long-term service sustainability
• Ensure full compliance with all legislative and regulatory requirements

• ACECQA-recognised Degree (ideally) or Diploma qualification in ECEC
• Minimum five years of experience in Centre Director/Nominated Supervisor roles, ideally in 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

Whether you are actively exploring or simply curious, we welcome a confidential chat. Reach out to Joshua Freeman