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Early Childhood | Centre Director – Rowville
Looking for an Experienced Centre Director to join the team!
Early Childhood | Centre Director – Rowville
Our client is a highly regarded, long-standing early learning centre with a strong reputation for providing exceptional early childhood education and care within the local community.
With many years of successful operation, the centre has built a warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment where children, families, and educators feel valued, supported, and connected.
The service is committed to delivering high-quality educational programs that inspire curiosity, confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. Guided by a child-centred philosophy and supported by an experienced and dedicated team, the centre focuses on fostering each child's individual development, wellbeing, and sense of belonging.
About the Role
As the Centre Director, you will lead the day-to-day operations of this well-established long day care service, ensuring the continued delivery of outstanding education and care. You will provide strong leadership to a stable and experienced team, maintain high levels of family engagement and satisfaction, and drive a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
This role presents an opportunity for an experienced Early Childhood leader who is passionate about mentoring and developing educators, building strong relationships with families and the wider community, and upholding the centre's long-standing reputation for quality, professionalism, and care. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring ongoing compliance, operational performance, and positive outcomes for children, families, and staff.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strong leadership and mentorship to a team of educators and staff.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the service, ensuring smooth and effective centre management.
Build and maintain occupancy through strong community engagement and family relationships.
Lead the development and implementation of high-quality educational programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).




Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture.
Build strong partnerships with children, families, and the wider community.
Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Regulations, and all relevant legislation.
Manage centre budgets, resources, and operational performance.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support the centre's long-term growth and success.
About you
Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher (or ACECQA-approved equivalent).
Demonstrated experience in a Centre Director, Centre Manager, Assistant Director, or other leadership role within an early childhood setting.
Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards, and Early Years Learning Framework.
Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop high-performing teams.
Experience growing occupancy and building positive relationships within the community.
Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
Passionate about delivering exceptional outcomes for children, families, and educators.
What we offer
Here at anzuk Education we provide a free service for all of our educators including CV writing and interview preparation sessions and interview guidance to give you the best chance of securing your next role.
*Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.*
ANZUK Education is a child-protected organisationcommitted to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. All applicants must complete child safety screening before starting, and all staff must follow our child-safe practices and those of our partner schools and early childhood services.
We support educators in finding rewarding careers across early childhood, primary, secondary, and special education settings – within government, faith-based, and independent schools – both in Australia and overseas.
As a diverse and inclusive employer, we welcome applicants of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural backgrounds,



and beliefs, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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📌 Early Childhood | Centre Director – Rowville (Melbourne)
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