A privately owned, single-site long day care service on Sydney's Upper North Shore is seeking an experienced Centre Director to lead the service day to day, working closely with the owner. Close to public transport, with onsite parking.

The role

Driving occupancy and enrolment growth — enquiries, tours, waitlist management and family retention

Leading the educator team — recruitment, induction, rosters, performance and professional development

Building productive rosters that meet ratio and qualification requirements while managing the service to its wage budget

Acting as Nominated Supervisor and Responsible Person

Compliance with the National Law, National Regulations and NQS, and leading the QIP

Strong relationships with families, including enquiries and concerns

Working with the owner on budget, fee structure and CCS administration

About you

ACECQA-approved Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or higher (essential) — an ACECQA-approved Bachelor / ECT qualification is highly regarded

Minimum 2 years' experience as a Centre Director, Assistant Director or 2IC in long day care (essential)

Demonstrated experience growing or sustaining occupancy in a long day care service

Proven ability to lead, develop and retain an educator team

Strong rostering skills — able to meet ratio and qualification requirements while keeping wage costs within budget

Sound working knowledge of the NQF and the assessment and rating process

Current NSW Working With Children Check

Current Child Protection training, First Aid, CPR,



asthma and anaphylaxis certification

Confident communicator with both families and staff

Willing and eligible to be appointed Nominated Supervisor

What's on offer

$110,000 – $125,000 plus superannuation, inclusive of the ECEC Worker Retention Payment, based on qualifications and experience

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Staff discount on childcare fees for your own child

Real autonomy — a hands‑on owner who backs the Director's authority

Small, close‑knit team where you'll know every family by name

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Your application will include the following questions:

- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- What's your expected annual base salary?
- How many years' experience do you have as a centre director?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
- Do you have experience preparing work rosters?
- If you hold a working holiday visa, how many months of your visa are remaining?
- Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework?

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The successful applicant must hold a current NSW Working With Children Check and will be subject to reference and qualification verification.

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📌 Centre Director | Long Day Care | Sydney North Shore (New South Wales)
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