Our client, The Elo Group is looking for an experienced Centre Director to run their 50-place Ruse Centre.

The procedures, systems and processes are already in place - your focus will be on leading and implementing them to a high standard, not building from scratch. You'll be supported by a dedicated enrolment team, a maintenance team, and HR for complex people matters.

Key responsibilities

- Full-time, five days per week - open to flexible hours
- Owning the overall performance and day-to-day operations of the centre
- Providing strong, explicit and consistent leadership to your team, with a focus on support, development and accountability
- Acting as the primary point of contact for families and staff - Conducting centre tours, managing rosters, leave approvals and staffing requirements & overseeing the educational program, ensuring educators and room leads are delivering to the required standard
- Leading the centre through future A&R; activity
- Monitoring utilisation, occupancy and service performance and driving continuous improvement
- Maintaining full compliance with the National Quality Framework, Education and Care Services National Law, National Regulations and all relevant legislation

Benefits

- 70% childcare discount, Occupancy bonus and reward structure
- Salary paid above award - negotiable based on experience
- Annual Director Days held for team connection/wellbeing (previous activities included a spa day and a day at the Crown)
- Wellness Wednesday budget for your team
- Employee of the Month recognition program
- Paid professional development and training,



including First Aid and Police Check funding where required + Access to an industry expert for 1:1 coaching and development
- Staff parking available onsite at the rear of the centre (not accessible by public transport)
- Monthly on-site leadership meetings + Team-oriented team with directors supporting each other for A&R; prep or for additional support
- Training provided on all systems (Owna, Employment Hero etc.)

About you

- Confidence to lead, not just maintain - with the people skills to take a team on a journey
- Minimum 3 years' experience as a Centre Director or Centre Manager, with a demonstrated record of strong A&R; outcomes
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or Degree in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved)
- Current First Aid & Police Check (we can organise this for you if yours has expired)
- Valid Working with Children Check
- Accredited Child Protection Training
- Demonstrated knowledge of the EYLF and/or MTOP, NQF, Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and relevant legislation
- Strong organisational skills, time management and the ability to stay across the operational detail

About The Elo Group The ELO Group is led by a passionate and genuinely accessible leadership team with a flat & collaborative structure. Centre Directors are trusted, backed and empowered to make decisions - not micromanaged. Your direct support will come from your Area Manager, who oversees 7 centres and is known for being hands-on and solutions-focused. You'll also have direct access to the CEO, a WhatsApp group for quick questions and support, and a network of fellow Directors who actively collaborate and support one another.

📌 Centre Director (Ruse)
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