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Centre Director | Kew, Victoria

Lead, inspire and make a real difference in a high-quality early learning service

Are you an experienced Early Childhood leader ready to take the next step in your career?

Tradewind Australia is partnering with a well-established early learning service in Kew to recruit an experienced and passionate Centre Director to lead their team and continue building on a strong culture of quality, inclusion and community.

This is an opportunity for a confident leader who enjoys being visible, connected and hands-on, while also having the support to focus on the bigger picture.

About the Role

As Centre Director, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and operations of the service, while creating an environment where educators feel supported, children thrive and families feel genuinely connected.

You will:

- Lead, mentor and inspire a dedicated team of early childhood professionals
- Build strong and trusting relationships with children, families and the wider community
- Oversee the delivery of a high-quality educational program aligned with the EYLF and NQF
- Drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards of compliance and practice
- Support educator development, performance and professional growth
- Work collaboratively with your team to create a positive and inclusive workplace culture
- Manage day-to-day service operations, staffing and resources
- Build strong relationships with families and respond confidently to their needs
- Ensure child safety remains at the centre of all decisions and practices

About You





We are looking for a passionate and experienced early childhood leader who is ready to make their mark.

You will ideally have:

- A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent ACECQA-approved qualification
- Current VIT registration or eligibility for registration, where applicable
- Previous experience as a Centre Director or Assistant Director
- Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Regulations and EYLF
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing an early childhood team
- Strong organisational, communication and relationship-building skills
- A genuine commitment to child safety, inclusion and high-quality educational outcomes
- The confidence to lead with warmth, accountability and professionalism

Most importantly, you will be a leader who is visible, approachable and genuinely passionate about creating a great environment for children, families and educators.

Why Join?

This is more than an operational leadership role. You will have the opportunity to lead a team, influence the culture of the service and make a meaningful difference to the experiences of children and families.

Located in Kew, the service offers an accessible inner-Melbourne location and the opportunity to join an organisation committed to quality early learning and its people.

About Tradewind Australia





Tradewind Australia is a specialist education and early childhood recruitment agency. We take a child-protected, values-based approach to recruitment and are committed to connecting high-quality early childhood professionals with services where they can thrive.

Our recruitment process includes rigorous screening and compliance checks aligned with industry requirements.

Interested?

If you're an experienced early childhood leader looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume, or contact the Tradewind Australia Early Years team for a confidential discussion.

Commitment to Child Safety

Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. We work exclusively with organisations that share our commitment to creating child-safe environments and maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding and professional conduct.

All applicants will be subject to comprehensive screening and compliance checks, including verification of qualifications, Working with Children Check, reference checks and other legislative requirements relevant to the role.

Tradewind Australia embraces diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

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