An exciting opportunity to open a brand new centre!

An opportunity exists for a dynamic individual to join our small, tight-knit leadership team. The successful candidate will be responsible for opening a brand new 150-place service, attracting new families, building a team from the ground up, and delivering exceptional education and care.

Work is nearing completion on our state-of-the-art centre. Families are enquiring and getting excited about our grand opening. The missing piece is the Centre Director!

The leadership team are outgoing and optimistic but more importantly they put a high value on having fun.

The Role

• You will be the face of the centre to families. You will be helpful and understanding.
• You will drive standards of care.
• You will deliver an engaging learning environment to the children.
• You will be the Nominated Supervisor for the centre and will be responsible for compliance with all aspects of the EYLF.

You will work closely with the CEO and leadership team to deliver exceptional results. You will be empowered to do your thing, and put your fingerprints all over the centre, but will also be supported when you need it.

Benefits

• Excellent remuneration package including bonuses for performance.
• An opportunity to be an integral part of a growing company.
• True support from a leadership team.
• The ability to really impact the centre, the staff, and the children.

Skills and Experience

• Prior experience as a Centre Director/Service Manager highly regarded but not essential
• Experience in the early childhood sector
• Strong ethical values and ability to rally your team around these
• Leadership experience essential
• Valid working with children check
• The ability to work in Australia

Core Values for Shapes Early Learning

TENACITY

At Shapes Early Learning, tenacity means unwavering dedication to the well-being, development, and happiness of every child. We approach every challenge with determination and resilience, ensuring that no obstacle prevents us from delivering the best possible care and education. Whether it's helping a child overcome a milestone or finding innovative ways to engage and inspire, we stay committed to going above and beyond for the children and families we serve.

AUTHENTICITY

We believe that being genuine and transparent is key to building trust with children, families, and our team. Shapes Early Learning operates with honesty and integrity, creating an environment where children feel safe to express themselves and where families can trust that their children are in good hands. We celebrate individuality, encourage open communication, and foster meaningful relationships grounded in mutual respect and understanding.

CARE

Care is at the heart of everything we do. From nurturing emotional wellbeing to supporting each child’s physical and intellectual development, we create a warm, safe, and loving environment. Our team is deeply committed to understanding and meeting the unique needs of every child and family, ensuring that every interaction reflects kindness, empathy, and respect.

FUN

We believe that being genuine and transparent is key to building trust with children, families, and our team. Shapes Early Learning operates with honesty and integrity, creating an environment where children feel safe to express themselves and where families can trust that their children are in good hands. We celebrate individuality, encourage open communication, and foster meaningful relationships grounded in mutual respect and understanding.

SELF-REFLECTION

At Shapes Early Learning, self-reflection is the cornerstone of growth and continuous improvement. We embrace the practice of pausing to evaluate our actions, decisions, and interactions to ensure we are always providing the highest standard of care and education. By encouraging reflection, we help our team learn from experiences, adapt to the needs of children and families, and improve our practices to create a thriving environment for all.