Centre Director

Discovery at Play Learning is a boutique family-owned service located in Shoalwater, Western Australia.
We respect, value, and are genuinely committed to investing in our people, curriculum, facilities, and resources to inspire lifelong learning and help every child reach their full potential.
Are you a dedicated and passionate Centre Director?
Do you want to be part of our beautiful boutique service?
Discovery at Play Learning Centre is an early learning facility catering for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.
You will be the nominated supervisor for our BRAND NEW SERVICE located in Shoalwater, with a capacity of 100 children.
Do you have a PASSION and VISION for exceptional early childhood education?
Are you ready to Lead, Inspire, and Grow your career?
Then we need YOU to lead our educational team
You will be supported by a very supportive Approved Provider, Area Manager, and Head Office team.
We prefer you to have exceptional operational experience and be an advocate for the highest quality care and education for our children, while supporting families and the local community.
We would love to support you if you feel you have the passion and skills to grow.
Relevant qualifications and certificates required include: Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Bachelor qualifications, Working with Children Checks, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications, Police Checks, and a minimum of 1 year Centre Director experience.
The Role:
Managing our centre in line with company policies, procedures, and targets
Developing a positive and engaging community presence
Providing leadership, support, and guidance to staff and students as needed
Developing a positive, cohesive work environment for all staff
Inducting and supporting new team members
Implementing initiatives to increase occupancy rates
Ensuring the centre complies with all policies, state legislation, and national quality standards
Maintaining health and safety standards in line with company standards
Required experience:
A minimum of 1 year experience as a Centre Manager
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or a Diploma in Children's Services
A current Working with Children's Check and valid First Aid, Child Protection, Proda RA number
Extensive knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS) and the rating and assessment process
Strong experience creating and maintaining a Centre Quality Improvement Program
Extensive experience within the early childhood sector
Team player
Excellent communication, leadership, and management skills
Highly organized with the ability to multi-task
In return, we offer:
Excellent remuneration based on skill
Professional development opportunities
Generous staff discounts
Sponsorship visa for the right candidate
We thank you for taking the time to read this far, and we trust this may be the exciting position YOU have been waiting for
Your application will include responses to the following questions:
How many years' experience do you have as a nominated supervisor?
Which statement best describes your right to work in Australia?
Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
Do you have professional childcare experience?
How many years' experience do you have as a centre director?
Have you worked in a role requiring a sound understanding of the early years learning framework?
Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
What is your highest level of education?
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Your application will include the following questions:
Which statement best describes your right to work in Australia?
How many years' experience do you have as a centre director?
Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
Have you worked in a role requiring a sound understanding of the early years learning framework?
Do you have professional childcare experience?
Have you completed a Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood?
Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
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