Centre Director – Embracia Moonee Valley ELC
Leadership | Vision | Purpose | Intergenerational Innovation

Embracia Moonee Valley ELC is under construction and due to open in October 2025 and is located in Avondale Heights. We are looking for a Centre Director to commission this service and build a team. Our new ELC is co-located under the same roof as our Embracia Aged Care home. Yes, we will be offering Intergenerational living and learning!

We are seeking a passionate, experienced, and values-driven Centre Director to lead our Moonee Valley service with integrity, vision, and a strong commitment to early childhood education. This is more than just a leadership role—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of our brand service and help embed intergenerational learning into the heart of our community.

We are family owned, not corporate, and we’re growing in both early childhood and aged care. We're proud of the relationships we build with our people, families, and community. Our new ELC is purpose-built and is due to open in October 2025, offering 120 places across inspiring indoor and outdoor environments. We aim to offer funded 3 and 4 year old kindergarten in 2026.

We are committed to finding the right leader. Someone who will champion quality, consistency, and team culture and is dynamic and ready to build a new team and commission a new service. If you're a Centre Director looking for a meaningful next step, we want to hear from you.

What Makes This Role Unique?

Intergenerational Kinder is coming in 2026

Commission a new service which is co-located under the same roof as aged care!

Support from an Area Manager and a connected leadership team

The chance to lead in a company where you’re seen and supported

About You

You are a confident, capable, and emotionally intelligent leader with:

A Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent)

A deep understanding of the National Quality Framework, EYLF, and VEYLDF

Proven ability to lead, guide, mentor, and uplift a team

A passion for documentation, compliance, and creating an exceptional learning environment

A commitment to professional development and continuous improvement

Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills

Experience in managing rosters, enrolments, and regulatory obligations

Current certifications including First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma Management, WWCC, and Police Check

(Desirable) Food Safety Training and Supervisor Certification

Why Embracia?

Above award salary – we value quality leadership

Discounted childcare fees for team members

Ongoing training and leadership development

Work with a family business—real people who listen, support, and grow with you

Be part of a pioneering team integrating aged care and early learning through our intergenerational education model

No corporate red tape—just support, vision, and meaningful work

We’re being selective - because this matters.
We’re building something meaningful, and we’re only looking for someone who shares that vision. If you’re ready to lead with purpose and be part of something unique, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 To apply, please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining why you're the right fit for this role.
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

We look forward to learning more about you.