Clever Cubs Early Learning Centre – Casula NSW

As Centre Director and Nominated Supervisor, you will take ownership of the centre's performance, culture and quality of service. During the pre-opening and establishment period, you will help recruit and develop the founding team, contribute to operational readiness and begin building strong relationships with families and the local Casula community. Once operational, you will lead the opening of a beautifully designed, purpose-built 90-place early learning centre in Casula, helping establish the founding team, shape the centre's culture, build meaningful relationships with local families and bring the Clever Cubs philosophy to life from day one.

Attractive salary package

Meaningful annual performance bonus

The opportunity to lead and shape a brand-new, beautifully built premium 90-place centre

Genuine autonomy to build your team and establish the centre’s culture

Work closely with engaged and supportive owners and an Operations Manager who will provide the resources you need to succeed

A fun, professional and supportive working environment

Onsite parking

About the role

As Centre Director and Nominated Supervisor, you will take ownership of the centre's performance, culture and quality of service. During the pre-opening and establishment period, you will help recruit and develop the founding team, contribute to operational readiness and begin building strong relationships with families and the local Casula community. Once operational, you will lead the opening of a beautifully designed, purpose-built 90-place early learning centre in Casula, helping establish the founding team, shape the centre's culture, build meaningful relationships with local families and bring the Clever Cubs philosophy to life from day one.

Why join Clever Cubs?

- Attractive salary package





- Meaningful annual performance bonus

- The opportunity to lead and shape a brand-new, beautifully built premium 90-place centre

- Genuine autonomy to build your team and establish the centre’s culture

- Work closely with engaged and supportive owners and an Operations Manager who will provide the resources you need to succeed

- A fun, professional and supportive working environment

- Onsite parking

Key responsibilities

- Partnering with the owners and Operations Manager to establish the centre as a trusted and valued part of the Casula community

- Leading, supporting and developing a high-performing team of early childhood professionals

- Establishing a positive culture built around fun, integrity, excellence, teamwork and continuous improvement

- Ensuring children receive high-quality education and care in a safe, welcoming and inspiring environment

- Maintaining strong compliance with the National Quality Framework and all regulatory requirements

- Driving the centre's Quality Improvement Plan and supporting high-quality educational practice

- Managing staffing, occupancy, budgets and the overall operational performance of the centre

About you

You are an experienced early childhood leader who brings together strong operational capability, sound regulatory knowledge and a genuine passion for people.

- A Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care, or an ACECQA-approved equivalent





- Demonstrated experience as a Centre Director, Nominated Supervisor or senior early childhood leader

- Experience leading a medium-to-large early learning service

- A strong understanding of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework

- Proven ability to recruit, lead, develop and retain a capable and engaged team

- Confidence managing occupancy, staffing, budgets, compliance and relationships with families

- A positive and solutions-focused leadership style

- The ability to be approachable, responsive, honest and accountable

- A genuine commitment to high-quality early childhood education and care

- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

- Current Working with Children Check

- Current First Aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis qualifications

Why Clever Cubs?

Clever Cubs is an award-winning, family-owned early learning provider established in 2021. Following the success of our highly regarded Smithfield centre, we are excited to bring the Clever Cubs experience to the Casula community. Our purpose is to enrich family life. We are looking for a Director who shares our commitment to exceptional education, genuine relationships, continuous improvement and creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued and proud of what they achieve.

You can learn more about Clever Cubs, our philosophy and our family reviews at www.clevercubs.com.au.

Child safety

Clever Cubs is committed to providing a child-safe setting in which every child’s safety, wellbeing and rights are paramount. The successful candidate will be required to complete relevant screening, reference and qualification checks before commencing employment.

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📌 Centre Director (New South Wales)
🏢 Clever Cubs Early Learning Centre
📍 New South Wales