Little Zak's Academyis privately owned and family run.
Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment.Our staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children.
We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families.
This is not just another Centre Director role
This is an opportunity to lead one of our service inKurri Kurri, a well-known, high-performing74-placecentre.
If you are an experienced Director, or a strong Assistant Director (2IC) ready to step up, this is your chance to take ownership of a centre that sets the standard across the business.
You will be supported from day one with a structured4-week induction, along with ongoing guidance from an experienced leadership team.
About the Role
You are leading the centre, but your real focus is your people.
Building and maintaining a strong team culture
Developing your educators and leaders
Driving consistent, high-quality practice aligned with EYLF and NQS
Maintaining strong relationships with families and the local community
Overseeing compliance, occupancy and overall centre performance
You will also havereal autonomyin how you run your centre, includingownership of your budget and the ability to make decisions that support your team, families and service outcomes.You are not just managing the day-to-day.
You are responsible for the overall success and direction of the service.
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary package well above award, based on qualifications and experience




We are proud to be part of the Australian Government's Worker Retention Payment program.Eligible team members at Little Zak's Academy now receive an additional 15% on top of award rates.
The Australian Government announced that the Worker Retention Payment program would be extended until 30 June ****, continuing to support wage increases for eligible early childhood educators.Little Zak's Academy was one of the first approved providers nationally to participate in this initiative, ensuring our team could access these extra benefits from the commencement of the program.
4-week structured inductionwith established systems, strong foundations and supportive leadership
Paid birthday leave and an additional wellbeing dayeach year for Centre Director (after 12 months)
Health and wellness allowance reimbursing up to$50 per month(gym, pool, wellness memberships)
$1,000 employee referral bonusfor each successful referral
Study allowancefor your Early Childhood Teaching degree (T&Cs; apply)
Employee Assistance Program viaSonder, offering unlimited confidential counselling and wellbeing support
Strong promote-from-within culturewith long-term career opportunities
About YouACECQA-approved Diploma or Early Childhood Teaching Degree




Previous experience as a Centre Director or Nominated Supervisor is advantageous
Comfortable taking on the responsibilities ofNominated Supervisor
Strong leadership and people management skills
Sound understanding ofEYLF, NQS, National Regulations, and compliance requirements
Demonstrated ability todrive occupancy, team performance, and service outcomes
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Little Zak's Child Safety Commitment
Little Zak's Academy is a Child Safe Organisation.We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services.
As part of our commitment, we have arigorous recruitment and screening processin place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.By applying for a role with Little Zak's Academy, you acknowledge and agree toundergo all required child safety checksas part of our employment process.
We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced.
We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Do not miss out on this great opportunity!
If you are open to a conversation, apply or reach out directly.
Happy to chat before anything formal.
Please click 'APPLY NOW' or call ******** *** for more information.
Additional information
Modern, purpose built centre + inclusive, supportive team & leadership
Get mentored by our experienced Area Manager to implement/develop programs
A competitive well-above-award salary package is on offer

📌 Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor (Newcastle)
🏢 Little Zak's Academy
📍 Newcastle