Job Description

Centre Director – Lead Our Brand New Centre With Purpose

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Harmony Early Education Paddington

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Are you a leader who brings people together someone who builds strong teams, shapes culture, and leads with both courage and heart?

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At Harmony Early Education Paddington, we are seeking a Centre Director who is not only operationally capable but deeply understands that great leadership shapes everything, the culture, the quality, the relationships, and every child's first experience of belonging.

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This is an opportunity to lead a thriving service with purpose, autonomy and genuine organisational support.

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Be the Heart of Our Service

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As Centre Director, you are more than a manager.

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You are the steady anchor, the culture‐keeper, and the leader who sets the tone for excellence every day. You will lead with:

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- Purpose - keeping children at the centre of every decision
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- Warmth - building trust, connection and genuine relationships
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- Courage - holding standards and navigating challenges with clarity and integrity
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- Vision - driving quality, growth and continuous improvement
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At Harmony, leadership is trusted, supported and expected to make a real difference.

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Our leaders are valued, supported and empowered through:

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- A non-contact Centre Leadership Team - creating real capacity to lead, set standards and drive outcomes
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- Dedicated Quality Managers - partnering with Centre Directors to strengthen learning environments and intentionally shape curriculum and practice
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- Leadership support and coaching - providing the structure and guidance leaders need to thrive
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- Strong operational and people support - so Centre Directors can focus on leadership, quality and growth, not just day-to-day problem solving
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- Quarterly off-site leadership forums and bi-monthly development sessions - protected time for reflection,



connection and meaningful growth
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- Harmony Academy - leadership development that is practical, relevant and embedded in real centre challenges
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- A culture of high trust, clear expectations and shared accountability
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- 15% retention payment on top of Award - recognising commitment, stability and long-term leadership
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- 75% childcare fee discount - supporting working parents
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Our Commitment to Child & Cultural Safety

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Protecting every child. Honouring every culture. Every day.

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At Harmony, child and cultural safety are embedded in everything we do.

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As Centre Director, you will champion protected, inclusive and respectful environments where every child and educator feels seen, safe and valued. You will lead a team that upholds the highest standards through strong governance, transparent processes, continuous learning, and meaningful partnerships with families and community.

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Your Impact as Centre Director

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In this role, you will:

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- Build and nurture a high‐performing, committed team
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- Strengthen relationships with children, families and community
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- Ensure safe, high‐quality environments and practices
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- Lead curriculum excellence and reflective practice
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- Drive occupancy growth and strong financial stewardship
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- Foster a culture of wellbeing, collaboration and accountability
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- Embed Harmony's values and child‐safe commitment into daily practice
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You will have genuine influence over your centre's culture,



team and growth, with the autonomy to lead, supported to succeed.

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About You

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You are an experienced early childhood leader who combines strong operational capability with a genuine passion for creating exceptional outcomes for children, families and your team.

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You bring:

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- Proven experience leading an early learning service and delivering high-quality outcomes
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- A Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
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- Completion of the National Child Safety Training via Geccko, with a current Certificate of Completion
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- Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Quality Standard (NQS) and quality improvement practices
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- A deep commitment to child safety, cultural safety and creating inclusive environments where every child belongs
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- Kind, courageous leadership that builds trust, develops capability and inspires teams to thrive
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- Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills
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- Experience managing performance, compliance, operations and continuous improvement initiatives
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- You are comfortable balancing heart and accountability, supporting your people while driving strong performance, maintaining quality standards and creating a centre culture where children, families and educators flourish.
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Why Paddington?

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Harmony Early Education is joining the Paddington community in 2026. The centre caters for up to 106 children aged birth to 5 years. Located at 11 Guthrie Street, Paddington QLD, with operational hours of 6.30am to 6.30pm.

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Lead With Purpose. Grow With Harmony.

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If you're ready to lead with purpose, be trusted to make meaningful decisions, and grow with an organisation that values strong leadership — we would love to meet you.

📌 Early Childhood Centre Director (Queensland)
🏢 Harmony Early Education
📍 Queensland