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Centre Director | Early Childhood | Oakleigh
Centre Director opportunity in Melbourne's South Eastern suburbs with a brilliant team, up to $130K package & the chance to drive growth and enrolment
ANZUK Education is working with a well-established, privately owned early learning provider to find an experienced and passionate
Centre Director
for a 94-place service in Melbourne's south‐eastern suburbs.
This is a really exciting opportunity for someone who loves being hands‐on, building strong relationships and making a real difference within a centre.
You'll be joining an established team and will have the opportunity to bring your own ideas, build on what's already working and help drive the centre forward.
We're looking for someone who is
energetic, confident and highly relationship-focused
, who enjoys being visible in the centre, connecting with families and the wider community, and isn't afraid to get involved and make things happen.
The Opportunity As Centre Director, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the service while leading and supporting an established team.
You'll have the autonomy to build relationships within the local community, strengthen enrolments and implement new ideas that support the centre's ongoing growth and reputation.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day operations
Drive enrolments and occupancy through community engagement, networking and referral opportunities
Build strong relationships with children, families and the local community
Lead, support and mentor a team of educators
Ensure the centre remains compliant with the NQF,



NQS and relevant regulations
Oversee rostering, staffing and workforce planning
Monitor centre performance and identify opportunities for improvement
Create a positive, supportive and inclusive team culture
About You We're looking for someone who is:
An experienced Centre Director or senior early childhood leader
Commercially minded and confident driving occupancy and enrolments
Energetic, approachable and great at building relationships
Confident engaging with families and prospective families
Passionate about providing high-quality education and care
A strong people leader who enjoys developing and supporting their team
Organised, resilient and solutions-focused
Comfortable balancing the operational and educational sides of a centre
Relevant Early Childhood qualification
Previous leadership experience within an early childhood setting
Current Working with Children Check
Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis
Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and National Quality Standards
What's on Offer
Up to $130,000 package
Four weeks annual leave
Genuine chance to make an impact on centre growth and performance
Long-term career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
ANZUK Education is a child-safe 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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📌 Centre Director | Early Childhood | Oakleigh (Melbourne)
🏢 anzuk Education
📍 Melbourne