Location: 2 Charing Cross, Wellard, WA 6170
Licensed Capacity: 104 children
Hourly Rate: $45.53 – $51.17 (WT Level 6A.1 – 6A.9)

About the Role

Busy Bees at Wellard is seeking an experienced and inspiring Centre Director to lead our passionate team and ensure excellence in early learning outcomes.

As the Centre Director, you will be responsible for:

Overseeing daily operations and ensuring compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and Busy Bees policies.

Building and maintaining strong relationships with families, educators, and the local community.

Leading a team of educators through mentorship, guidance, and performance development.

Managing staffing, rostering, and budget allocations in collaboration with Area Managers.

Driving continuous improvement to maintain a high standard of education and care.

Creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all children and staff.

What You’ll Need

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA-approved).

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a leadership role within the Early Childhood Education and Care sector.

Comprehensive knowledge of NQF, NQS, EYLF, and centre compliance.

Current Working with Children Check (Employee) – WA requirement.

Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certifications.

Strong communication, organisational, and leadership skills.

Key Benefits

We believe our people are the heart of our Hive! When you join Busy Bees, you’ll enjoy:

Competitive, above-award salary, negotiable to meet your needs.

Bonus opportunities through our BEEs Bonus Program, paid quarterly.

Laundry allowance and annual uniform allocation.

Generous childcare fee discounts for your family.

Access to professional learning and leadership programs through our Busy Bees Learning Platform.

National support network of Service, Area, and Regional Managers.

Dedicated Pedagogy and Compliance Partner to support quality outcomes.

Global Talent Exchange Program (TEP) – experience career opportunities across Busy Bees’ international network.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.

About Busy Bees at Wellard

Located in the heart of Wellard, our centre provides a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. With spacious indoor and outdoor learning spaces, our team is dedicated to supporting children’s growth through curiosity, creativity, and connection.

At Busy Bees, our philosophy is built on four pillars: Care, Quality, Service, and Value — guiding everything we do for children, families, and educators.

Join Our Hive!

If you’re a confident leader who thrives in a supportive, child-centred environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality education and care, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to become our next Centre Director at Busy Bees at Wellard and help shape the future of our little learners.