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Centre Director | Early Childhood
Lead a high-quality early learning centre in Melbourne's south-east. Inspire educators, build strong teams, and drive quality outcomes for children.
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced
Centre Director
to lead a beautiful, modern, purpose-built Early Learning Centre located in the Melbourne's south-east, in the Oakleigh area.
This service provides high-quality long day care and funded kindergarten programs for children from
nursery through to kindergarten age
, with a strong focus on nurturing curiosity, creativity, and confidence in young learners. The centre features thoughtfully designed indoor learning environments and engaging outdoor play spaces that encourage exploration, discovery, and play-based learning.
The educational philosophy is inspired by child-led learning approaches, where environments and experiences are carefully designed to support creativity, collaboration, and inquiry. The service prides itself on creating a warm, inclusive, and community-focused environment for children, families, and educators.
About the Role As Centre Director, you will play a key role in establishing the centre's culture, team, and operational success.
You will:
Recruit, mentor and develop a strong team of educators
Build positive relationships with families and the local community
Ensure compliance with the
National Quality Framework (NQF)
and regulatory requirements
Drive high-quality educational programs aligned with the
EYLF
Oversee centre operations including enrolments, staffing, and occupancy growth
Foster a positive, collaborative,



and supportive team culture
About You To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
Early Childhood Teaching qualification
(Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent) or Diploma with significant leadership experience
Previous experience as a
Centre Director
Strong understanding of the
NQF, NQS, and EYLF
Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills
Experience preparing for and managing
Assessment & Rating
A genuine passion for delivering high-quality outcomes for children and families
What's on Offer
The chance to lead a new centre
Support from an experienced and hands-on ownership group
A modern, purpose-built environment with thoughtfully designed learning spaces
Competitive salary package and leadership autonomy
The chance to build your
own team and culture
This role would suit an experienced Centre Director ready for a change. a new challenge and wants tomake their mark in a new service.
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📌 Centre Director | Early Childhood (Melbourne)
🏢 anzuk Education
📍 Melbourne