We seek an experienced Centre Director to lead a high-performing, community-managed, not-for-profit, 55-place early learning service. The service has achieved an Exceeding rating of 7/7 in all NQS Quality Areas for three successive A&Rs, most recently in 2023.

We offer the successful candidate:

Outstanding NFP salary package

Portable long service leave + flexible work hours - take control of your roster

Two-week closure over Christmas/New Year

Above ratio Child to Educator staffing in all four rooms with generous planning allocations

An opportunity to take on a role that is at full occupancy with waitlist

Well-resourced budgets for environments, programs, and classroom planning

Leadership-focused professional development

Beautiful and engaging natural indoor/outdoor environments

Low staff turnover

Proactive staff well-being initiatives

About the service:

This not-for-profit service, governed by a professional parent-led Committee of Management, features four beautifully designed learning environments (all above educator-to-child ratios). The outdoor age-appropriate learning environments feature vegetable gardens, sandpits and outdoor role-play kitchens and are designed to connect children with nature. Children benefit from excursions to the library next door and other nearby attractions, bush kindy, and an array of incursions. There is a Business Manager employed full time to oversee the Administrative/Finance aspect of the role allowing you more time to spend on nurturing quality relationships with the team, families and of course the children.

As the Centre Director, you responsibilities include:

Drive excellence in governance, compliance, and practice.

Partner with the Educational Leader to embed play-based pedagogy and deliver exceptional educational outcomes.

Oversee full compliance across NQF standards & VEYLDF alignment.

Mentor, guide, and inspire a professional team of 35, promote reflective practice, and facilitate professional development.

Engage and nurture meaningful relationships with families, local communities, and other stakeholders.

Guide strategic initiatives, budgeting, and transparent governance.

Maintain service sustainability through strong organisational leadership.

What we are looking for in our successful candidate

Diploma or Bachelor in ECEC (ACECQAequivalent)

Minimum 5 years in Centre Manager/Nominated Supervisor roles, ideally with like-minded organisations

In-depth knowledge of NQF/NQS legislation and superior Assessment & Rating outcomes

An action-oriented leader who can think on their feet with exceptional problem-solving skills

Strategic, engaging and relationship-focused leadership style always putting people before profits.

Whether actively seeking or exploring, we encourage a confidential conversation by reaching out to Joshua Freeman at [email protected]