Little Zak's Academy
is privately owned and family run.
Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing workplace.
Our staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children.
We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families.
Ready to take the lead and make a real difference?
If you are an experienced
Centre Director, Nominated Supervisor or strong Assistant Director ready for your next step
, this is an opportunity to take ownership of a centre that is ready for a fresh chapter.
Little Zak's Academy is looking for an exceptional leader to step into our
99-place service in Nulkaba
.
The centre has experienced its ups and downs, and we are now looking for someone who can
step in, take the lead and set a clear direction for the future
.
This is an opportunity for a confident leader who enjoys building teams, creating stability and turning challenges into positive change.
You will have the
autonomy, support and resources
to lead your team, rebuild momentum and shape the service for long-term success.
This is more than maintaining an established centre.
It is an opportunity to
make your mark
.
You will have:
Real ownership of your centre
, including involvement in budgeting and key business decisions
The autonomy to make decisions that support your
team, children, families and service outcomes
The opportunity to
build a strong team culture and create stability
A
4-week structured induction
to set you up for success
Ongoing support from an experienced Operations and Leadership team
The opportunity to develop your educators and future leaders
A genuine
promote-from-within culture
with opportunities to progress as the business grows
About the Role
As Centre Director,



you will take overall responsibility for the leadership and performance of the service.
Your focus will be on:
Building a positive, accountable and high-performing team culture
Developing your educators, Room Leaders and emerging leaders
Creating consistency and stability across the service
Leading high-quality educational practice aligned with the
EYLF and NQS
Building strong and trusted relationships with children, families and the local community
Maintaining compliance and ensuring the service operates to a high standard
Driving occupancy, enrolments and overall centre performance
Managing budgets and making sound commercial decisions
Leading the service as
Nominated Supervisor
You will be supported, but you will also be trusted to lead.
Why Join Us?
We recognise that great Centre Directors are critical to the success of our services, which is why we offer:
Competitive salary package well above award of up to $120,000 plus super
, based on your qualifications and experience
Worker Retention Payment on top of your salary,
subject to applicable award classification and eligibility
4-week structured induction
with ongoing leadership support
Paid birthday leave and an additional wellbeing day
each year after 12 months
$50 per month Health & Wellness allowance
$1,000 employee referral bonus
Study allowance
towards an Early Childhood Teaching degree, subject to T&Cs;
50% staff childcare discount
Employee Assistance Program through
Sonder
Genuine opportunities for




career progression as Little Zak's Academy continues to grow
About You
We are looking for a leader who is confident taking ownership and knows how to bring people with them.
You will have:
An
ACECQA-approved Diploma or Early Childhood Teaching qualification
Previous experience as a
Centre Director, Nominated Supervisor or Assistant Director/2IC
Strong leadership and people management skills
A sound understanding of the
EYLF, NQS, National Regulations and compliance
The ability to build a strong team culture and develop educators
Commercial awareness and an understanding of occupancy and centre performance
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
The confidence to make decisions and take accountability for the outcomes of your service
The resilience and leadership capability to
step into a challenging environment and create positive change
Little Zak's Child Safety Commitment
Little Zak's Academy is a Child Safe Organisation.
We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services.
As part of our commitment, we have a
rigorous recruitment and screening process
in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-secure employment checks.
By applying for a role with Little Zak's Academy, you acknowledge and agree to
undergo all required child safety checks
as part of our employment process.
We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced.
We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Do not miss out on this great opportunity!
If you are open to a conversation, apply or reach out directly.
Happy to chat before anything formal.
Please click 'APPLY NOW' or call
04•• ••• 484
for more information.

📌 Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor (New South Wales)
🏢 Little Zak's Academy
📍 New South Wales