Job Description
Because Exceptional Early Learning Starts with Exceptional People
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Step straight into a leadership role with full autonomy
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Up to $120k base + super + worker retention payment for the right candidate
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Step into a leadership role at a newly built, cutting-edge 75-place centre where your leadership directly impacts children, staff, and families
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Family-owned, values-driven organisation that respects your expertise and time
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As we prepare to open our brand-new, architecturally designed 75-place Early Learning Centre in Ermington, we're looking for an experienced and passionate Centre Director who wants the rare prospect to lead and help establish a new service from the ground up. Child safety will be paramount in every aspect of your leadership, decision-making and practice. This is your chance to shape the culture and direction of the centre from day one, build a strong and engaged team, develop lasting relationships with families, and create a high-quality learning environment that will set the foundation for years to come.
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About the Opportunity
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You'll be fully responsible for day-to-day leadership and operational management of a 75-place centre.
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More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Leading daily operations of the service, ensuring compliance and quality standards
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Managing rosters, staff performance, and team engagement
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Handling budgets, reporting, and all financial aspects, including P&L;
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Building strong relationships with families and the local community
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Maintaining high standards in safety, care, and regulatory documentation
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Overseeing Assessment & Rating processes and continuous improvement planning
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About You
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To qualify, you will need a minimum of a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and prior experience as a Centre Director or 2IC. A minimum of 2+ years in a leadership role within early childhood education is essential.
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You'll also hold:
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Current Working With Children Check
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First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications
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Accredited Child Protection Training Certificate
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National Child Safety Training Certificate
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The following will also be highly valued:
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Proven success navigating A&R; and compliance standards
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Experience managing small teams in tight-knit environments
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Confidence in rostering, budgeting, and centre administration
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You're a confident and experienced leader who takes pride in creating high-quality learning environments and building strong, supportive teams. You enjoy what you do, lead by example, and genuinely care about helping your educators grow.



This role suits someone who thrives in a close-knit setting where their impact is visible every day.
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About the Benefits
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Your experience and leadership will be rewarded with a competitive annual salary of $110,000 – $120,000 + super, plus:
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Worker Retention Payment
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Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
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Genuine autonomy to lead and shape a brand-new service
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Support from an experienced, family-owned leadership team
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Employee recognition programs including Employee of the Month
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Regular team celebrations and social events
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The rare opportunity to build your team, culture and centre operations from the ground up
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Beautiful architecturally designed facilities featuring dedicated outdoor play spaces for every room
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Your application will include the following questions:
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Which of the following best describes your working rights in Australia?
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What relevant Early Childhood Education & Care qualification/s do you hold?
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This position will be based in Ermington, NSW.
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Do you currently live in the area, or are you willing to relocate?
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How many years of experience do you have in previous senior leadership positions?
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Please briefly outline your key achievements in your previous leadership role.
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Please tell us what makes you the ideal candidate to lead our centre, and how will you lead our centre?
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If successful, when can you start?
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📌 Centre Director (New South Wales)
🏢 Smart Cookies Early Learning Centre
📍 New South Wales