Centre Director Required for Brand New Centre Opening

At Jambra Early Learning – Bowral, we believe strong leadership inspires meaningful relationships, supports high-quality education, and creates a welcoming environment for children, families, and educators.

Brand New Family Owned and Operated Centre

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Centre Director who leads with professionalism, warmth, and a commitment to excellence.

Our beautiful new service is currently under construction, with the successful candidate to commence in the coming months, playing a key role in supporting the establishment of the centre and building a strong team culture from the ground up.

Our Vision

To create a nurturing and inclusive workplace where every child’s individuality is celebrated, and a lifelong love of learning is inspired through exploration, creativity, and discovery.

Position Overview

As our Centre Director at Jambra Early Learning you will be at the heart of our centre and a part of the vibrant local community in Bowral.

In this role, you will lead a passionate team of educators, build strong and meaningful connections with families, and ensure the smooth day‑to‑day operation of our centre. You will foster a warm, inclusive environment where children feel safe, supported, and inspired.

Key Responsibilities

- Leading and inspiring a positive, collaborative team culture.
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, the National Law, National regulations, policies, and procedures, including child safety, workplace health and safety, and education and care requirements.
- Overseeing day‑to‑day operations including staffing, rostering, administration, budgeting, and compliance.
- Building strong partnerships with families and the community.
- Fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative centre culture that reflects the values of Jambra Early Learning.
- Monitoring and maintaining high standards of health, safety, supervision, and child protection practices across the service.




- Supporting educator professional development through coaching, performance feedback, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Managing administrative requirements, including documentation, reporting, and quality improvement planning.
- Promoting the centre within the local community of Bowral and supporting enrolment growth through positive engagement and outreach.
- Leading continuous improvement initiatives to maintain and enhance service quality and achieve excellence outcomes.

Child Safety & Child Protection Responsibilities

- Uphold and promote the service’s Child Safe Commitment by fostering a culture where children feel safe, heard, and respected, while ensuring compliance with mandatory reporting obligations and all child protection policies and procedures under NSW legislation.
- Identify and respond appropriately to concerns regarding child wellbeing, maintain professional boundaries, model respectful behaviour, support educators in implementing child safe practices, and ensure daily practices, environments, and supervision strategies consistently minimise risk and promote child safety.

About You

- Minimum 1 year of experience as a Centre Director.
- Strong knowledge of compliance, governance, and best early childhood practice.
- Excellent communication, organisational and team mentoring skills.
- A calm, solutions‑focused leadership style.
- Approved Early Childhood qualifications and mandatory certifications.

Why Join Jambra Early Learning?

- Brand new family‑owned and operated centre that values community, collaboration, and nurturing every child’s potential.
- Lead a centre where your leadership and ideas are genuinely valued.
- Shape a nurturing, joyful environment for children, families, and staff.
- Enjoy autonomy, support, and a collaborative team.
- Receive competitive salary and conditions.
- Child Care Discount.

If you are ready to lead a service where education is celebrated and your leadership can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to

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📌 Centre Director Required for Brand New Centre Opening (Bowral)
🏢 Jambra Early Learning - Bowral
📍 Bowral