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Senior Centre Director | Inner East | Up to $135,000 + Bonus
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This is a rare opportunity to take the reins of a brand‐new, purpose‐built early learning service in Melbourne's Eastern suburbs and make your own!
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Senior Centre Director | Inner East | Up to $135,000 + Bonus
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Centre Manager / Centre Director
n Location: Inner Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne | Full time | Salary: $100,000–$135,000 + benefits
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About the Centre
n This contemporary early learning service has been thoughtfully designed to support children's curiosity, wellbeing and development. The centre places a strong emphasis on warm relationships, community connection, and educator pride.
n The owners are passionate, approachable and deeply invested in creating an environment where children flourish, educators feel valued, and leaders are empowered. They believe great centres are built on trust, strong values and intentional leadership.
n About the Role As Centre Manager / Director, you will:
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Lead the day‐to‐day operations of a high‐performing early learning service
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Mentor, coach and inspire a committed team of educators
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Build strong, respectful relationships with families and the local community
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Drive occupancy growth and centre performance
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Ensure compliance with the National Regulations, NQS, EYLF and Victorian Frameworks
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Create a welcoming, inclusive and engaging environment for children, families and staff
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Work closely with ownership and leadership during the transition into full centre responsibility
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About You You will bring:
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Diploma or ACECQA‐approved equivalent in Early Childhood Education
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2+ years' experience as a Centre Director or in a strong leadership role
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A genuine passion for high‐quality early childhood education
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Confidence across budgets, rostering, CCS and centre administration
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Excellent communication,



organisation and problem‐solving skills
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A warm, professional and positive leadership style
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A proven ability to lead teams and support occupancy growth
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Mandarin and/or Cantonese language skills are highly desirable and will be viewed favourably, given the centre's diverse community.
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Supportive, experienced ownership invested in your success
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Autonomy to shape centre culture and educational practice
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Competitive salary package
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Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
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If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a meaningful impact from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you.
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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.
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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.
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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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📌 Senior Centre Director | Inner East | Up To $135,000 + Bonus (Victoria)
🏢 anzuk Education
📍 Victoria