Job Description
Childcare Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor
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Centre Director – Sunflower Academy Early Learning Centre
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Sydney CBD | Full-Time | Flexible Hours available
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Sunflower Academy Early Learning Centre is an exciting new early childhood service opening in the Sydney CBD in December ****.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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About the Role
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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.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Leading, mentoring and supporting a team of educators and room leaders
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Creating a positive, professional and collaborative workplace culture
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Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the centre
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Maintaining high standards of education, care, safety and compliance
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Supporting the service to meet and exceed the National Quality Standards
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Managing staffing, rosters, ratios and educator performance
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Building strong and trusting relationships with children and families
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Supporting enrolments, centre tours and family engagement
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Working with the Educational Leader to support high-quality curriculum and practice
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Maintaining accurate service documentation, records and regulatory requirements
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Leading the centre through assessment and rating and continuous quality improvement
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Supporting recruitment, onboarding and professional development of educators
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Working closely with management on the continued growth and success of Sunflower Academy
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About You
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We are looking for someone who is confident, organised and genuinely passionate about early childhood education.
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The ideal candidate will have:
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Previous experience as a Centre Director, Centre Manager, Assistant Director or senior leader within an early childhood service
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A strong understanding of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards and Education and Care Services National Regulations
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Excellent leadership and people-management skills
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Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with families and educators
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A proactive and solutions-focused approach
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Strong organisational and administrative skills
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A commitment to creating a high-quality and inclusive early learning environment
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The confidence to take ownership of the centre while working collaboratively with management
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Relevant early childhood qualifications and required clearances
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Experience opening a new centre or participating in an Assessment and Rating process will be highly regarded.
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What We Offer
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$55 per hour + performance bonuses
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We want our Centre Director to feel genuinely valued for the responsibility and leadership they bring to the service.
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You will also receive:
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Attractive remuneration with additional performance-based bonuses
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The opportunity to lead a brand-new premium early learning centre
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Genuine input into the centre's culture, systems and team from the beginning
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Supportive and approachable management
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A beautiful, purpose-built learning environment
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Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career growth
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A team-oriented workplace where your ideas and experience are valued
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A leadership position with the autonomy to make a meaningful impact
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About Sunflower Academy
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Sunflower Academy Early Learning Centre is being created as a warm, contemporary and inclusive early childhood environment in the heart of Sydney.
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Our philosophy is centred around recognising each child as an individual and providing them with the relationships, experiences and opportunities they need to thrive.
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Where Every Child Shines.
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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.

📌 Childcare Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor (New South Wales)
🏢 Sunflower Academy Early Learning Centre
📍 New South Wales