Job Description
We're hiring an experienced Centre Director to lead a newly opened 100-place childcare centre and play a key role in shaping its growth and success.
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This is an exciting opportunity for an established Centre Director who is confident leading a large service, driving occupancy and enrolment growth, developing high-performing teams, and maintaining strong standards across compliance, quality and operations.
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What's on offer?
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Competitive annual salary +performance bonus of up to $10,000 per annum
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Genuine autonomy and input into centre decision-making
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Sponsorship may be considered for the right candidate
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Opportunities for career growth as the organisation continues to expand
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Paid professional development and leadership training
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Funded First Aid, CPR and mandatory training
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Uniform provided +Free onsite parking
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Employee referral rewards
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We're hiring an experienced Centre Director to lead a newly opened 100-place childcare centre and play a key role in shaping its growth and success.
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This is an exciting opportunity for an established Centre Director who is confident leading a large service, driving occupancy and enrolment growth, developing high-performing teams, and maintaining strong standards across compliance, quality and operations.
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What's on offer?
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Competitive annual salary +performance bonus of up to $10,000 per annum
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Genuine autonomy and input into centre decision-making
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Sponsorship may be considered for the right candidate
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Opportunities for career growth as the organisation continues to expand
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Generous childcare discount
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Paid professional development and leadership training
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Funded First Aid, CPR and mandatory training
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Uniform provided +Free onsite parking
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Employee referral rewards
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About the Role:
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Leading and developing the centre team and fostering a positive workplace culture
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Overseeing child safety, compliance and regulatory requirements
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Managing rostering and workforce planning
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Building strong relationships with children, families and the wider community
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Leading enquiries, centre tours and enrolment conversion
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Driving sustainable occupancy growth and retention
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Monitoring budgets, wages and operational performance
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Understanding the local market and family demographics
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Identifying opportunities to strengthen the service's position within the community
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Leading continuous improvement and contributing to the service's QIP
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Working closely with the Educational Leader/2IC to ensure strong operational and educational outcomes
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About You:
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A Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or higher approved qualification
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Experience independently managing a substantial long day care service, ideally 70+ places
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Previous experience as a Centre Director with demonstrated leadership capability
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Solid experience across compliance, occupancy, enrolments, rostering and team performance
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Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of sustainable centre operations
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The ability to analyse local market conditions and identify opportunities for growth
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Excellent leadership, communication and relationship-building skills
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The ability to act as a Nominated Supervisor and Responsible Person
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Interested?
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For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Camille on ******** *** or email ******.

📌 Centre Director (New South Wales)
🏢 Z Staffing
📍 New South Wales