Centre Director – Sunflower Academy Early Learning Centre

Sydney CBD | Full-Time | Flexible Hours available
$55 per hour + Performance Bonuses

Sunflower Academy Early Learning Centre is an exciting new early childhood service opening in the Sydney CBD in December 2026.

We are looking for an experienced, passionate and highly capable Centre Director to lead our team and help shape Sunflower Academy from the very beginning.

With the philosophy “Where Every Child Shines,” our vision is to create a nurturing, inclusive and high-quality learning environment where children feel safe, supported and inspired to grow. Just as importantly, we want to build a workplace where educators feel valued, supported and proud to be part of the team.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Director to join a brand-new centre and have genuine input into its culture, systems, team and day-to-day operations.

About the Role

As Centre Director, you will take overall responsibility for the leadership and operation of the service, working closely with management to establish a high-performing, welcoming and compliant centre.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Leading, mentoring and supporting a team of educators and room leaders

- Creating a positive, professional and collaborative workplace culture

- Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the centre

- Maintaining high standards of education, care, safety and compliance

- Supporting the service to meet and exceed the National Quality Standards

- Managing staffing, rosters, ratios and educator performance

- Building robust and trusting relationships with children and families

- Supporting enrolments,



centre tours and family engagement

- Working with the Educational Leader to support high-quality curriculum and practice

- Maintaining accurate service documentation, records and regulatory requirements

- Leading the centre through assessment and rating and continuous quality improvement

- Supporting recruitment, onboarding and professional development of educators

- Working closely with management on the continued growth and success of Sunflower Academy

About You

We are looking for someone who is confident, organised and genuinely passionate about early childhood education.

The ideal candidate will have:

- Previous experience as a Centre Director, Centre Manager, Assistant Director or senior leader within an early childhood service

- A robust understanding of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards and Education and Care Services National Regulations

- Excellent leadership and people-management skills

- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with families and educators

- A proactive and solutions-focused approach

- Strong organisational and administrative skills

- A commitment to creating a high-quality and inclusive early learning environment





- The confidence to take ownership of the centre while working collaboratively with management

- Relevant early childhood qualifications and required clearances

Experience opening a new centre or participating in an Assessment and Rating process will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

$55 per hour + performance bonuses

We want our Centre Director to feel genuinely valued for the responsibility and leadership they bring to the service.

You will also receive:

- Attractive remuneration with additional performance-based bonuses

- The opportunity to lead a brand-new premium early learning centre

- Genuine input into the centre's culture, systems and team from the beginning

- Supportive and approachable management

- A beautiful, purpose-built learning environment

- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career growth

- A team-oriented workplace where your ideas and experience are valued

- A leadership position with the autonomy to make a meaningful impact

About Sunflower Academy

Sunflower Academy Early Learning Centre is being created as a warm, contemporary and inclusive early childhood environment in the heart of Sydney.

Our philosophy is centred around recognising each child as an individual and providing them with the relationships, experiences and opportunities they need to thrive.

Where Every Child Shines.

If you are an experienced early childhood leader looking for an opportunity to build something special from the beginning, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your leadership experience and why you would like to join Sunflower Academy.

📌 Childcare Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor (Sydney)
🏢 Sunflower Academy Early Learning Centre
📍 Sydney