Centre Director | Early Childhood Education - Balwyn

Our client is an exciting and growing early learning centre with a clear vision to create a warm, nurturing, and inspiring environment where children can thrive. As a new service, this is a unique opportunity for an experienced Early Childhood leader to play a key role in shaping the culture, operations and educational direction of the centre from the ground up. The centre is committed to delivering high‑quality early childhood education programmes that foster curiosity, confidence, creativity and a lifelong love of learning while supporting each child’s individual development and wellbeing.

About the Role

As the Centre Director you will lead the day‑to‑day operations of the service, drive occupancy growth, build a positive team culture and ensure exceptional educational outcomes for children and families. This role is ideal for an experienced leader who is passionate about mentoring educators, building strong community relationships and establishing a centre recognised for excellence in early childhood education and care.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide strong leadership and mentorship to a team of educators and staff.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the service, ensuring smooth and effective centre management.
- Build and maintain occupancy through strong community engagement and family relationships.
- Lead the development and implementation of high-quality educational programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture.
- Build strong partnerships with children, families, and the wider community.
- Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF),



National Regulations, and all relevant legislation.
- Manage centre budgets, resources, and operational performance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support the centre’s long‑term growth and success.

About you

- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher (or ACECQA-approved equivalent).
- Demonstrated experience in a Centre Director, Centre Manager, Assistant Director or other leadership role within an early childhood setting.
- Robust understanding of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards and the Early Years Learning Framework.
- Proven ability to lead, inspire and develop high-performing teams.
- Experience growing occupancy and building positive relationships within the community.
- Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Passionate about delivering exceptional outcomes for children, families and educators.

What we offer

We provide support for our educators, including CV writing and interview preparation sessions to help you secure your next role.

How to apply

If this sounds like you, please click “Apply” now or apply by sending your resume to ang…@anzuk.education.

EEO & Inclusive Environment

Anzuk is committed to providing and promoting an inclusive environment that supports child safety, wellbeing, participation, empowerment, cultural safety and awareness for all children including those with a disability and from culturally diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and communities. Anzuk has a zero tolerance of child abuse and a duty of care to prevent and minimise child abuse risks in both the physical and online environments.

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📌 Centre Director | Early Childhood Education - Balwyn (Melbourne)
🏢 anzuk Education
📍 Melbourne