Centre Director at Paisley Park Early Learning Centres

We are a small, family-oriented private company, proud of our long history in early learning. Extending beyond 30 years, we focus on embedding a culture of collaborative professional learning and developing strong partnerships with the local community, including local schools, allied health professionals, and registered professional training organisations.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced Director or member to join the leadership team to lead our exceptional 160-place Centre in Randwick. Operating in the local community for more than a decade, this award-winning, architecturally designed Centre has earned an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality education and care within truly inspiring learning environments.

Purpose-built with stunning indoor and outdoor learning spaces, our Centre has been thoughtfully designed to create an engaging, welcoming and enriching environment for children, families and educators. As one of Paisley Park's flagship services, the Centre is supported by a highly experienced leadership team and long-standing educators who have established robust, reciprocal relationships with families and the wider community.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Director to lead a thriving, well-established Centre, supported by a collaborative leadership team committed to continuous improvement, professional learning, and exceptional outcomes for children.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Director, you will be performing numerous duties as part of your role, not limited to those listed below:

- Be committed to principles and standards of child safety and ensure they understand their responsibilities as a Mandatory Reporter.
- Taking the lead on the Centre's operations and maintaining viability.
- Managing compliance expectations at all levels, ensuring that practices are of high quality at all times.
- Engaging in the Quality Improvement Process, ensuring the QIP is up to date with regular entries that reflect standards.
- Completing rosters and effectively managing staffing arrangements.




- Leading our Community Engagement Program to build relationships with the local community.
- Participating in and contributing to our Communities of Practice Professional Learning Program by ensuring Educators engage with learning content and make changes to their everyday practice.
- Engaging in critical reflective practice and documenting leadership decisions.
- Working collaboratively with your Portfolio Leader and ensuring that you act on advice and make changes as required.
- Supporting the planning and implementation of the daily learning programs for children, ensuring that documentation is up to date and reflected on our digital platforms.
- Engage in daily administrative duties, ensuring that practices, policies and systems are maintained.
- Reflecting on your performance and participating in probationary processes.

WHY JOIN OUR PAISLEY PARK FAMILY

At Paisley Park Early Learning Centres, children's safety, welfare and well-being are paramount considerations in all our decisions.

At Paisley Park, we believe our Educators are our greatest asset. We provide each of our team members with the optimal environment to further develop their professional learning skills. We are well known for forging community connections, particularly with our local schools. As a key leader at Paisley Park, you will be respected for your individuality and provided with a supportive environment that helps you thrive and grow in your career.

In addition to being part of a dynamic team, we provide:

- An award-winning, architecturally designed 160-place Centre with exceptional learning environments.
- The opportunity to lead one of Paisley Park's flagship Centres with an experienced leadership team.
- Competitive annual salary,



negotiated based on skills and experience.
- Significant discounts for employees needing childcare for their own children.
- Supportive and friendly management and colleagues.
- On-site (during working hours) professional development.
- Time off the floor for task planning and resourcing.
- Bonus rewards and incentives.
- A custom-designed uniform.
- Free on-site parking.

Please note that we will not be recruiting candidates who require sponsorship.

Completed childcare qualifications such as a Diploma in Children's Services or an Early Childhood Degree.

Graduate Diploma qualified applicants must have at least 3 years of experience working directly with children in an Australian Early Learning Centre.

Completed Child Protection, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Senior First Aid and Red Nose training.

Have an understanding of Child Safe Standards, Curriculum Frameworks and National Quality Standards.

Demonstrated leadership qualities to effectively support a dynamic staffing team.

Experience in managing relationships both within and outside the Centre.

A minimum of 5 years of early childhood leadership experience is required. Centre Director experience is essential for this position.

Be solution-driven, positive, and able to work with people from diverse backgrounds and varying learning levels.

Demonstrate positivity and have excellent social skills.

Have excellent spoken and written English capability.

Be professionally presented at all times and be willing to abide by our uniform policy.

Be reliable and able to work independently.

Have a current Working with Children Check (not volunteer) and National Police Check.

Child safety training (GEECKO) and all other safety-related training, including Red Nose and Child Protection.

Be willing to attend an in-person interview and provide up-to-date reference check details relevant to the role.

Be willing to complete a Prohibited Employment Declaration Form.

Be forthcoming with details of childcare-relevant referees to complete accurate reference checks as part of the recruitment process.

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📌 Centre Director at Paisley Park Early Learning Centres (Rand)
🏢 Paisley Park Early Learning Centres
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