Centre Director - Busy Bees at Port Kennedy
Busy Bees
Posted 7 days ago
Centre Director – Busy Bees at Port Kennedy
Location: Port Kennedy, WA
Licensed Capacity: 86 places
Hourly Rate: $45.53 – $51.17 per hour (depending on experience and level)
About the Role
Busy Bees at Port Kennedy is looking for an experienced and motivated Centre Director to lead our service. With a licensed capacity of 86 children, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations, supporting your team, and ensuring high-quality outcomes for children and families.
As Centre Director, you will:
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of educators to deliver outstanding care and education
Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF), EYLF, and ACECQA requirements
Oversee enrolments, occupancy, rostering, and budgeting
Build strong, lasting partnerships with families and the local community
Collaborate with the Educational Leader to drive continuous improvement and high-quality curriculum delivery
Promote Busy Bees’ values of Care, Quality, Service, and Value
What You’ll Need
Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
Proven leadership experience in a childcare or early education setting
Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQS, and compliance frameworks
Current Working with Children Check (WA)
Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications
Full Australian working rights
Key Benefits
Above award salary – $45.53 to $51.17 per hour
Quarterly BEEs Bonus Program for Centre Directors
Uniform and Laundry allowance
Generous childcare gap fee discounts for permanent staff
Dedicated Pedagogy & Compliance Partner for ongoing guidance
National Support Network of Area and Regional Managers
Access to Busy Bees’ Learning & Development programs via our partnered RTO
Opportunity to join the Global Talent Exchange Program (UK in 2025)
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing support
Apply now to lead Busy Bees at Port Kennedy and shape a thriving learning environment while growing your leadership career in early education.
About Busy Bees
Busy Bees Early Learning provides high-quality early learning and exciting educational opportunities to give every child the best start in life. Our passionate people empower children in our care to become successful learners, confident and creative individuals, and active and informed citizens who are prepared for lifelong learning. Busy Bees is a global success story and our Hive is growing. With 150 centres across Australia and more on the way.
Centre Director - Busy Bees at Rivergums
Busy Bees
Assistant Director
Goodstart Early Learning
ECT - Busy Bees Byford North
Busy Bees
Centre Director - Busy Bees in Spearwood (Fixed Term 12 Month Contract!)
Busy Bees
Centre Directors
Goodstart Early Learning
Centre Director
Randstad - Education
Assistant Director
Goodstart Early Learning
Centre Director
Kids on Carrington