Lead, Inspire, and Create from the Ground Up

Are you ready to take the next step in your early childhood career? This is your chance to be part of something new and exciting. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Centre Director to lead our brand-new, purpose-built early learning centre in Legana, set to open in late January 2026. This role will commence in November 2025.

We are also seeking expression of interest applications for our Kings Meadows service, which is expected to open mid-year in 2026. Please specify which location you wish to be considered for in your application cover letter.

This is a rare opportunity to establish a new service from the very beginning—set the tone, shape the culture, and build your own high-performing team. You’ll play a vital role in creating a warm, inclusive, and high-quality environment where children, families, and educators thrive.

We’re excited to share that for the right candidate, we are able to offer relocation assistance to help make the move easier. If you or someone you know has been considering a change of scenery, now could be the perfect opportunity to take the next step in your career with us.

About Discovery Early Learning Centres:

We are a Tasmanian family-owned and operated organisation with extensive experience in providing high-quality education and care programs for children from birth to twelve years of age, across Tasmania. Consistently recognised across the state as Exceeding National Quality Standards, ensuring the highest level of education and care for every child.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a brand new, purpose-built centre in a growing community

Influence every aspect of the centre’s culture, values, and daily practice

Collaborate with a supportive organisation committed to quality and innovation in early childhood education

Enjoy competitive remuneration and opportunities for ongoing career growth

Staff children in care discount - 50% off gap fee

Annual uniform allowance

Employee Assistance Program & focus on educator wellbeing

As Centre Director, you will:

Lead the setup and establishment of a new centre, including team recruitment, policy implementation, and community engagement

Drive the delivery of high-quality early learning programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Framework (NQS)

Inspire, motivate, and lead a passionate team of educators through strong, values-driven leadership

Promote a culture of continuous improvement, reflective practice, and ongoing professional development

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and support the wellbeing, learning, and safety of every child in your care

To be successful in this role, you will have:

A practical and in-depth understanding of the EYLF, NQS, and regulatory standards

Proven leadership experience in early childhood education and care

Minimum Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and/or Early Childhood Teaching Degree (pay commensurate on experience)

A demonstrated commitment to professional growth, reflective practice, and team development

A strong alignment with early learning values, ethics, and high-quality pedagogy

Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust, communicate effectively, and foster positive relationships with staff, families, and the wider community

Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration

Discovery is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to an organisation-wide culture of child safety as well as a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

How to apply:

Be the leader who sets the standard. Build something great from day one.
Please submit a resume and a cover letter addressing the success criteria for the role via seek prior to Sunday 21st September.

Click APPLY now, or email [email protected] for a copy of the position description or phone Melissa on 0408 011 502 to discuss the position further. Applications for this role may also be considered for the Assistant Director position.

Further information can be found at our website: https://discoveryelc.com.au/careers

Discovery is a Tasmanian ‘Employer of Choice’ and is renowned for enabling individuals to fulfil their career and life goals. As an equal-opportunity employer, Discovery is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environments and is committed to inclusive practices that support Reconciliation, inclusion, diversity, and equity. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and who are from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.