Job Description
Step into a leadership role where your impact goes beyond just managing a centre. As the Centre Director at Explorers Williamstown, you'll shape the future of early education within a truly connected and welcoming community. With the full support of a passionate team and our dynamic operations department, you'll be at the heart of a thriving 181 place centre where relationships, collaboration, and high‐quality education are at the centre of everything we do.
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Explorers Williamstown is a vibrant 10‐room service, including 4 kindergarten programs, offering an exciting opportunity to lead a large and well‐established team within a close‐knit community environment. Families and educators alike are deeply connected to the centre, creating a warm, supportive culture where children can truly flourish.
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In This Exciting Role, You Will
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Inspire and lead the daily operations of a vibrant early learning centre
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Build powerful connections with team members, families, and the wider community
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Champion our Reggio Emilia‐inspired curriculum, supporting the team to bring it to life
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Ensure top‐tier compliance, aligned with industry regulations and our values
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Foster an uplifting culture, where everyone feels valued and motivated
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Advocate for child safety and ensure positive learning outcomes for every child
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You'll also enjoy the strong guidance of your off‐the‐floor Director‐in‐Training, Educational Leader, and a dedicated operations team every step of the way.
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Our Benefits
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Competitive, Above‐Award Salary + Additional Incentives*
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Generous Discount on Childcare Fees*
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Onsite Parking for convenience
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Ongoing Professional Development to fuel your growth
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Culture Club Events to bring fun and connection to your work life
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Annual Awards Party to celebrate your accomplishments
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support when you need it
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What You Bring
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A Diploma (or higher) in Early Childhood Education
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5+ years of early childhood experience, with at least 3 years in management
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Skills in budget management, rostering, and compliance documentation
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Knowledge of the Reggio Emilia approach and solid familiarity with EYLF and NQS
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First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis Training
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A Valid Working with Children Check (Employee), Mandatory Reporting & completion of the National Child Safety Training
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At Explorers Early Learning, we are a founder‐driven, women‐led organisation dedicated to raising the standard of early learning in Australia. We aim to build centres where children and educators thrive together, focusing on people, belonging, and joy.
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When You Join Explorers, You're Stepping Into
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A career pathway, not just a role — with leadership programs, mentoring, and funded professional development.
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A thriving peer community — collaborative, passionate, and connected across our centres.
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A values‐driven culture — where curiosity, creativity, and care are celebrated every day.
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A joyful environment — where children's wonder inspires your own.
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Here, you're not just shaping children's futures. You're shaping your own — with the best opportunities to grow, belong, and lead in early education.
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Build your career with Explorers. The future starts here.
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📌 Centre Director (South Australia)
🏢 Explorers Early Learning
📍 South Australia