About the Service:

A Tailored, Unique, and Custom Childcare Experience.

At our centre, we understand that every child is different and so are their needs. That's why we offer a tailored approach to early learning, creating a customised experience that supports each child’s growth, personality, and interests. Our unique programs are designed to nurture confidence, creativity, and curiosity in a safe, supportive environment.

We are seeking a capable, organised, and passionate Manager with exceptional communication and leadership skills to join our beautiful centre and supportive management team.

This is not just a leadership opportunity — it's a career pathway. We envision our future Centre Director stepping into an Area Manager role, as we plan to open an additional 3–4 centres within the next 1–2 years.

We are proud to be committed to the Child Safe Standards, ensuring the wellbeing and protection of every child in our care.

Our philosophy is grounded in a holistic view of the child, recognising their individuality, strengths, and potential.

Families consistently share their appreciation for our inclusive practices and commitment to sustainability. Through a play-based approach to learning, we focus on educating and nurturing the whole child — socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively.

About the Role:

We are seeking a self-motivated and competent Director to work with our Admin Assistant, Educational Leader and Operations Manager to help manage and mentor our growing team. To be successful in this position you will require the ability to effectively lead teams, prioritise tasks, have strong organisational and administrative skills, have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, be able to continue building relationships with our beautiful children & their families and guide and support our team to continue promoting a positive workplace culture.

As our leader, you will be collaborating with your Management team to oversee the day to day operations of the service, implementing an inspiring educational program, hiring and supporting our educators, driving compliance in line with associated laws & regulations and ensuring the highest quality relationships and communication with our children, families and our broader community.

Skills and experience:

Exceptional working knowledge of EYLF, NQF and CSS.

Understand and ensure compliance in line with associated legislations and regulations.

Knowledge of the Assessment and Rating process and ability to lead a team through it.

Ability to collaborate on and implement a forward thinking QIP.

Competently oversee funded Kindergarten programs including using KIMS and PRODA.

Effective rostering and team management ensuring consistency of care.

Exceptional communication, interpersonal, leadership and organisational skills.

Ability to build respectful, warm and professional relationships with parents, children, and colleagues.

Effective skills in conflict resolution, team building, educator’s Professional Development and performance review processes.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

A solution orientated attitude, strong work ethic and the ability to work collaboratively and autonomously.

Administrative duties including but not limited to email communication, Excel, Word and knowledge of CCS.

Extensive working knowledge of relevant software like Storypark, kangarootime, Tanda, 1placechildcare and Microsoft Office.

Help maintain an inclusive, supportive, and educational environment for all children and especially for those with additional needs.

Assisting to organise incursions, excursions, and events for the centre.

Diploma or Bachelor of Education (Early Years) or equivalent (ACECQA recognised).

Previous experience in an Assistant Director or Director’s role is essential.

Current First Aid Certificate / Asthma / Anaphylaxis / CPR certificates.

Current Working with Children Check or VIT.

Benefits and perks:

Funtastic Kidz is committed to our educating team being mentored, valued, and acknowledged. We have a supportive management, including assistance from the business owners, an inclusive and warm community and a commitment to supporting professional development.

Above Award Salary and incentives*

Childcare Fees Discount*

Diploma-level Early Childhood Education Qualification (minimum required) with 3 yers+ experience

Training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential

Scholarships for Bachelor or Masters in Early Childhood Education

Career progression opportunities to work towards a management role e.g. Area Manager/ Operations Manager

Yearly salary reviews

Staff recognition and incentive programs