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Base pay range

Hourly Rate: $45.53 – $51.17 per hour (depending on experience and level)

Licensed Capacity: 86 places

About the Role

Busy Bees at Port Kennedy is looking for an experienced and motivated Centre Director to lead our service. With a licensed capacity of 86 children, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations, supporting your team, and ensuring high-quality outcomes for children and families.

Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of educators to deliver outstanding care and education
Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF), EYLF, and ACECQA requirements
Oversee enrolments, occupancy, rostering, and budgeting
Build robust, lasting partnerships with families and the local community
Collaborate with the Educational Leader to drive continuous improvement and high-quality curriculum delivery
Promote Busy Bees’ values of Care, Quality, Service, and Value

What You’ll Need
Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
Proven leadership experience in a childcare or early education setting
Solid knowledge of the EYLF, NQS, and compliance frameworks
Current Working with Children Check (WA)
Current First Aid, CPR,



Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications
Full Australian working rights
Above award salary – $45.53 to $51.17 per hour
Quarterly BEEs Bonus Program for Centre Directors
Uniform and Laundry allowance
Generous childcare gap fee discounts for permanent staff
Dedicated Pedagogy & Compliance Partner for ongoing guidance
National Support Network of Area and Regional Managers
Access to Busy Bees’ Learning & Development programs via our partnered RTO
Opportunity to join the Global Talent Exchange Program (UK in 2025)
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing support

Apply now to lead Busy Bees at Port Kennedy and shape a thriving learning environment while growing your leadership career in early education.

Why Work for Busy Bees?

If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart.

We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the significant people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.
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📌 Center Director Rockingham
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