Step into a leadership role where your impact goes beyond just managing a centre. As the Centre Director at Explorers Williamstown, you’ll shape the future of early education within a truly connected and welcoming community. With the full support of a passionate team and our dynamic operations department, you’ll be at the heart of a thriving 181 place centre where relationships, collaboration, and high‑quality education are at the centre of everything we do.

Explorers Williamstown is a vibrant 10‑room service, including 4 kindergarten programs, offering an exciting opportunity to lead a large and well‑established team within a close‑knit community workplace. Families and educators alike are deeply connected to the centre, creating a warm, supportive culture where children can truly flourish.

In This Exciting Role, You Will

- Inspire and lead the daily operations of a vibrant early learning centre
- Build powerful connections with team members, families, and the wider community
- Champion our Reggio Emilia‑inspired curriculum, supporting the team to bring it to life
- Ensure top‑tier compliance, aligned with industry regulations and our values
- Foster an uplifting culture, where everyone feels valued and motivated
- Advocate for child safety and ensure positive learning outcomes for every child

You’ll also enjoy the strong guidance of your off‑the‑floor Director‑in‑Training, Educational Leader, and a dedicated operations team every step of the way.

Our Benefits

- Competitive, Above‑Award Salary + Additional Incentives*
- Generous Discount on Childcare Fees*
- Onsite Parking for convenience




- Ongoing Professional Development to fuel your growth
- Culture Club Events to bring fun and connection to your work life
- Annual Awards Party to celebrate your accomplishments
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support when you need it

What You Bring

- A Diploma (or higher) in Early Childhood Education
- 5+ years of early childhood experience, with at least 3 years in management
- Skills in budget management, rostering, and compliance documentation
- Knowledge of the Reggio Emilia approach and strong familiarity with EYLF and NQS
- First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis Training
- A Valid Working with Children Check (Employee), Mandatory Reporting & completion of the National Child Safety Training

At Explorers Early Learning, we are a founder‑driven, women‑led organisation dedicated to raising the standard of early learning in Australia. We aim to build centres where children and educators thrive together, focusing on people, belonging, and joy.

When You Join Explorers, You’re Stepping Into

- A career pathway, not just a role — with leadership programs, mentoring, and funded professional development.
- A thriving peer community — collaborative, passionate, and connected across our centres.
- A values‑driven culture — where curiosity, creativity, and care are celebrated every day.
- A joyful environment — where children’s wonder inspires your own.

Here, you’re not just shaping children’s futures. You’re shaping your own — with the best opportunities to grow, belong, and lead in early education.

Build your career with Explorers. The future starts here.

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📌 Centre Director (Williamstown)
🏢 Explorers Early Learning
📍 Williamstown