After a few years in the sector, we're ready to open our second centre in November ****. As a family-owned service, we believe in building strong relationships with our children, families and educators, and we're looking for a leader who shares those values.
About the role
This is an chance to help create the culture, values and vision of a new boutique 40-place early learning service in Campsie alongside experienced owner who genuinely understand and value early childhood education. As Director / Nominated Supervisor, you will guide the centre through final decoration and compliance sign-off before opening, recruit and build your educator team from scratch, set the tone for systems, culture and day-to-day operations, grow enrolments and occupancy from zero, and act as Nominated Supervisor once open.
Direct access to and support from the approved provider. A genuine partnership, not a distant head office
Above award pay
Dedicated leadership program with financial bonuses
Professional development paid for
Regular networking with other Managers from current centre
A genuine focus on work/life balance
Key responsibilities
Guide the centre through final decoration and compliance sign-off before opening




Recruit and build your educator team from scratch
Set the tone: systems, culture, day-to-day operations
Grow enrolments and occupancy from zero
Act as Nominated Supervisor once open
Lead, mentor and develop educators
Handle compliance, staffing, rostering and performance
Build relationships with children, families, and navigate tough conversations
About you
5+ years' experience as a Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or higher)
Strong, current knowledge of the NQF, NQS, National Law and Regulations
Strong knowledge of Child safety and protection
Proven track record leading, mentoring and developing educators
Confident handling compliance, staffing, rostering and performance
Skilled at building relationships with children, families, and navigating tough conversations
Proven record of building occupancy
Organised, hands-on, and a natural leader who knows their centre inside out
Current NSW Working With Children Check and Police check
Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certs (or willing to obtain)
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📌 Centre Director/Nominated Supervisor (Sydney)
🏢 Carlton Academy Of Early LEarning
📍 Sydney