Centre Director — Long Day Care | Sydney North Shore

A privately owned, single-site long day care service on Sydney's Upper North Shore is seeking an experienced Centre Director to lead the service day to day, working closely with the owner. Close to public transport, with onsite parking.

The role
Driving occupancy and enrolment growth — enquiries, tours, waitlist management and family retention
Leading the educator team — recruitment, induction, rosters, performance and career development
Building effective rosters that meet ratio and qualification requirements while managing the service to its wage budget
Acting as Nominated Supervisor and Responsible Person
Compliance with the National Law, National Regulations and NQS, and leading the QIP
Solid relationships with families, including enquiries and concerns
Working with the owner on budget, fee structure and CCS administration

About you
ACECQA-approved Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or higher (essential) — an ACECQA-approved Bachelor / ECT qualification is highly regarded
Minimum 2 years' experience as a Centre Director, Assistant Director or 2IC in long day care (essential)
Demonstrated experience growing or sustaining occupancy in a long day care service
Proven ability to lead,



develop and retain an educator team
Strong rostering skills — able to meet ratio and qualification requirements while keeping wage costs within budget
Sound working knowledge of the NQF and the assessment and rating process
Current NSW Working With Children Check
Current Child Protection training, First Aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis certification
Confident communicator with both families and staff
Willing and eligible to be appointed Nominated Supervisor

What's on offer
$110,000 – $125,000 plus superannuation, inclusive of the ECEC Worker Retention Payment, based on qualifications and experience
Discretionary annual performance bonus
Staff discount on childcare fees for your own child
Real autonomy — a hands-on owner who backs the Director's authority
Small, close-knit team where you'll know every family by name

To apply

Apply via SEEK with your resume and a short cover letter. All applications treated in strict confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The successful applicant must hold a current NSW Working With Children Check and will be subject to reference and qualification verification.

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