Position Type: Contract 3 months with potential to review at end of term

About the Role

Our client manages a family-focused group of boutique early learning centres committed to delivering outstanding education and care. Their purpose-built centre in the Wyong area of the Central Coast, NSW is seeking a passionate, experienced child care professional to step into a key leadership role on a contract basis, guiding the service and ensuring its continued success.

As the Centre Director, you will take overall leadership responsibility for the day-to-day operations, educational direction, compliance, and community engagement of this mid-sized service. You will work closely with the broader management team, educators, and families to foster a warm, inclusive, and high-quality learning environment.

About the Service

Our service is part of a family-focused early learning organisation committed to providing high-quality education, care, and meaningful experiences for children.

We believe excellent outcomes are achieved through:

Nurturing and responsive relationships

Engaging learning environments

Knowledgeable and passionate educators

Strong partnerships with families

Approachable, supportive leadership

Key Responsibilities

Overseeing daily service operations, administration, and regulatory compliance under the National Quality Framework (NQF)

Leading, mentoring, and supporting educators to deliver high-quality programs and reflective practice

Guiding the implementation of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and supporting curriculum planning and documentation





Maintaining high standards of supervision, health, safety, and child protection

Building positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and the local community

Supporting strong enrolments and active community engagement initiatives

Managing staffing rosters, professional development, and performance expectations

Participating in continuous improvement and quality-assurance processes

About You

You will be an approachable, motivating, and resilient leader who thrives on working alongside educators, children, and families.

You will bring:

Previous leadership experience in early childhood education and care (e.g., as a Centre Director, Area Manager)

Strong, up-to-date knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard, and applicable Education and Care Services legislation

Sound administrative, financial, and organisational skills with high attention to detail

A cooperative, solutions-focused management style with excellent communication skills

A genuine commitment to providing safe, inclusive, and enriching experiences for every child

Qualifications and Essential Requirements

Applicants must hold:





An approved early childhood teaching qualification (Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood or equivalent) or an approved Diploma-level qualification

A current Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Current HLTAID012 first aid training (including anaphylaxis and emergency asthma management)

Current approved child protection training and up-to-date refresher requirements

Current Child Safe Foundations Course 1, 2, 3, 4

Appropriate food safety certification and Responsible Person training

Safe Sleep training

Police Clearance less than 3 months old

Applicants must also:

Be available to work across Monday to Friday according to operational requirements

Hold no current prohibition notices or restrictions preventing work in education and care services

Provide details for two recent professional referees

Be able to safely perform the inherent physical and operational requirements of the role

What We Provide

A competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience

A supportive and collaborative workplace culture

Access to cloud-based programming and service-management systems, plus modern tech support (iPads/laptops)

Structured onboarding

Employee wellbeing initiatives and experienced operational team

Our Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing

The safety and wellbeing of children is our highest priority. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, harm, bullying, or discrimination, and all team members are strictly expected to uphold our Child Safe Code of Conduct and mandatory reporting obligations.

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📌 Centre Director 3 Month Contract (Central Coast Council)
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📍 Central Coast Council