Only About Children: Southbank - 115 places

We are on the look out for our next passionate leader at our Southbank campus. This service is located in the heart of the city, close to our VIC support office. Our dedicated team of Educators and passionate Assistant Director are looking forward to welcoming a new Centre Director.

OAC Southbank is a beautiful, purpose-built Early Learning campus designed to create a warm, welcoming and engaging environment for children, families and Educators. The campus is licenced for 115 children and you will work towards occupancy targets alongside a supportive Operations lead.

You will receive all the support and tools from our wonderful operations, quality and pedegogy teams to enable you to succeed in this position.

Centre Director Opportunity

You will be joining us at an exciting time, as we have just rolled out our Centre Director Training Program. This initiative supports our leaders in becoming the "CEO of their Campus", empowering them with the tools, mentorship, and autonomy to make a real impact. You will manage the operations of the campus with a focus on five key pillars; People, Quality, Growth, Safety and Financial Performance.

We will support you every step of the way with mentorship, training, and career growth opportunities, ensuring you can take pride in your leadership and professional development.

Why Only About Children?

With 80+ campuses nationally and a well-connected network, you'll have access to exceptional career development opportunities and ongoing support.

Only About Children is proudly owned by Bright Horizons, a globally recognised early childhood provider. This means you'll be joining an organisation with a strong national presence and opportunities to work in the US and UK!

At OAC, we are guided by our HEART Principles: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork.

See what 'The Sector' has to say about Only About Children's recent National Campus Director Conference and how our leaders are shaping the strategic direction of the industry! Read more here.

Benefits, Wellbeing, Recognition & Career Development:

• Generous above-award salary + 10% bonus incentives
• 7 weeks leave for ECT-qualified leaders - 4 weeks AL, 2 weeks additional leave, 5 days for professional development
• Join our exciting 2025 Centre Director Training Program - become the "CEO of your campus"
• Ongoing support from the OAC network - Education team, Operations leaders, and OSO functions (HR, Marketing, Payroll)
• Internal leadership opportunities across NSW, VIC & QLD
• Annual performance reviews to ignite your career growth
• Up to $2,500 employee referral bonus
• Vouchers and recognition initiatives to celebrate your hard work
• Two ‘Wellbeing Days' per year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and wellbeing support
• Retail Discount Program - including online and in-store vouchers and 500+ cashback offers

Only About Children is proud to share that our application for the Worker Retention Payment has been approved! This means our team members will receive an additional 10% on top of the award rate, plus an extra 5% from December 2025, funded by the Australian Federal Government until 30 November 2026.

This payment is a well-deserved recognition of the dedication and expertise of our incredible educators. At the heart of everything we do is a belief that early childhood educators deserve to be valued, recognised, and supported—because You Are Worth More.

Now is the perfect time to join a team that truly invests in its people. Apply today and make a real difference!

How to apply:

Click ‘Apply Now' to submit your application or email [email protected] to discuss the role further.

Join Only About Children Coogee and take the next step in your leadership journey!

We have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and we want you to bring your whole self to work. We welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community, particularly those who identify as Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander.

At Only About Children (OAC), every child's safety, wellbeing, and protection is our highest priority. We have an unwavering committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child feels safe and valued. All employees are required to hold a current Employee Working with Children Check before beginning employment. Additionally, throughout the recruitment process, we conduct thorough assessments to ensure the suitability of all candidates for working with children