Job Description

Centre Director – Early Childhood Education

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We are currently partnering with a number of high-quality early childhood providers to recruit experienced Centre Directors across multiple locations. If you're an inspiring leader looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

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Whether you're seeking a larger service, a boutique centre, or your next career step with a values-driven organisation, we have a range of leadership positions to suit your experience and career goals. All enquiries will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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About the Role

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As Centre Director, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, operations, and success of the service. Working closely with educators, families, and stakeholders, you will ensure the delivery of high-quality educational programs while maintaining strong compliance, team engagement, and financial performance.

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Key Responsibilities

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Provide strong leadership and direction to the centre team.

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Foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive workplace culture.

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Lead recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning initiatives.

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Support and mentor educators to achieve qualified growth and excellence.

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Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and quality frameworks, including NQS, EYLF, and applicable state-based requirements.

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Oversee centre operations, budgets, staffing, and agency expenditure.

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Manage workforce planning and rostering to support operational efficiency.

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Build strong relationships with children, families, team members, and the local community.

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Drive continuous improvement initiatives and maintain high-quality standards across all aspects of the service.

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About You

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To be successful in this role,



you will bring:

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Previous experience as a Centre Director or in a senior leadership position within early childhood education.

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Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education or a related field.

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Strong leadership, coaching, and people-development skills.

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Sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework and relevant legislation.

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Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.

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A genuine passion for delivering high-quality outcomes for children, families, and educators.

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Current Working with Children Check (or state equivalent).

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Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certifications (or willingness to obtain).

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Child Safety training or willingness to complete.

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Full Australian work rights.

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What's on Offer

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Benefits vary depending on the opportunity but may include:

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Competitive salary packages and performance incentives.

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Professional development and leadership training.

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Career progression opportunities.

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Recognition and reward programs.

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Supportive leadership teams and positive workplace cultures.

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Your application will include the following questions:

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- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
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- How many years' experience do you have as a centre director?
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- Do you have experience planning and implementing education programs in an early learning environment?
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- Have you completed a Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood?
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- Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
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- Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
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- Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework?
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📌 Centre Director (South Australia)
🏢 Sync Recruitment
📍 South Australia