At Honour Early Learning, our mission is Honouring the future of every child. We are dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive. Our centre philosophy is built on holistic child development and nutrition. We provide comprehensive support by offering an onsite full-time nurse and onsite high-quality catering service.

Our core values of Honour, Respect, Nurture, Excellence, Professionalism, Pride and Trust shine through in everything we do.

Our opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Centre Director to lead our team and manage the day-to-day operations of our Childcare Centre. Guiding and nurturing our children and team we know that you play a crucial role driving both educational outcomes and business success. This role will initially cover a parental leave position for 12 months, with the fabulous opportunity to transition into a newly built second centre in the park Ridge area.

About you:

Experience: Minimum 3 years’ proven experience as a Centre Director or in a senior leadership role within a childcare setting

Qualification: A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or higher)

Skills: Strong people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team by demonstrating authentic and consistent leadership. A passion for early childhood education and a genuine commitment to creating a respectful, nurturing and inclusive environment.

Your role as the Centre Manager.

• Build a supportive and collaborative environment where team members can thrive.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top talent.
• Oversee budgets and centre costs with the ability to identify opportunities for growth, improve operational systems, and lead the Centre towards increased occupancy and ensure financial sustainability.
• A strong knowledge of regulatory requirements ensuring your centre remains fully compliant with all relevant legislation.
• Deliver a high-quality educational program striving for best practice and continuous improvement.
• Optimise staffing through strategic rostering, ensuring the right people are in the right places.
• Develop professional and positive relationships with families.
• Champion a strong safety culture, implementing processes to ensure safety risks are managed.

What we offer?

Competitive salary and benefits, we pay 15% above award!

Supportive leadership, you will reap the benefits of having a strong support team

Access an attractive discount on childcare fees at any of our centres

Exclusive access to our benefits platform

6 Weeks Paid parental leave

A fully funded blue card program for all employees

Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression

Access to our rewards and benefits program (Rewards Gateway) which is the largest employee discounts program in the world