Picture this: leading a beautiful centre just moments from the beach, surrounded by an engaged local community, with the support, perks, and freedom to truly build something special.

If you are a warm, energetic and hands-on people leader who loves being around people, rolling up your sleeves, inspiring teams and creating engaging learning environments, this could be your next chapter.

At Emali Early Learning, we don’t just run centres: we grow leaders, nurture teams, and create communities where children, families and educators thrive.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Centre Directorto lead our Brighton Centre.

This is more than a management role. It is an opportunity to build a centre, shape culture, mentor educators and be a visible, trusted and positive presence for children, families and your team.

The Brighton Centre embraces its coastal location, solid community connections and beautiful indoor and outdoor learning spaces. You will have the opportunity to build, elevate and strengthen the centre, supported by Emali’s leadership team and established systems.

We are looking for a Director who is active, visible and genuinely enjoys being part of centre life.

You won’t be someone who spends the day behind a desk , you’ll be up and about, greeting families, checking in with educators, engaging with children, supporting your team and creating a positive energy throughout the centre.

You will be a warm and welcoming face of the centre, someone who naturally builds relationships and makes children, families and educators feel valued. You’ll bring enthusiasm, positivity and a little bit of bubbly energy to your leadership every day.

You will also be part of Emali’s Flying Start Program, which provides structured onboarding, leadership support and ongoing professional development.

About You

You are a people-first, family-focused leader who leads with heart, confidence and clarity.

You are warm, approachable and energetic. You genuinely enjoy people and understand that strong relationships with families and educators are at the heart of a successful early learning centre.





You are the type of leader who will know families by name, celebrate team achievements, check in when someone is having a difficult day and be willing to jump in and help when needed.

You will be:

- Warm, welcoming and bubbly, with a positive and engaging personality
- Family-focused, with a genuine commitment to building strong relationships and community connections
- Hands-on and visible, enjoying being out and about rather than sitting behind a desk
- A confident leader who can inspire, mentor, coach and develop educators
- Someone who brings energy, optimism and a Growth Mindset to their leadership
- Calm, accountable and clear when navigating challenges
- Passionate about creating an environment where children, families and educators feel safe, respected and connected

You will bring:

- Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education & Care (ACECQA approved)
- Strong knowledge of EYLF, NQS and the Assessment & Rating process
- Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop teams
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Confidence with technology and systems, including Microsoft Office and Xplor
- A genuine passion for high-quality education, care and leadership

Child Safety Comes First

At Emali, the safety, wellbeing and protection of children is a paramount consideration in everything we do.

We are looking for a leader who understands that keeping children safe is not simply a compliance requirement. it is the foundation of everything we do.

You will lead with a strong child-safe mindset, ensuring active supervision, safe practices, appropriate educator behaviours and strong safeguarding practices are embedded into everyday centre life.





You will be confident holding yourself and others accountable to our child safety expectations and creating an environment where children are safe, heard, respected and protected.

Most importantly, you are a leader who understands that great leadership starts with putting children first.

About Emali

Emali Early Learning is proudly South Australian owned and operated, with over 15 years’ experience in early childhood education.

We pride ourselves on:

- A Growth Mindset approach to leadership and learning
- Genuine support for our leaders - you are never on your own
- Inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity
- A commitment to child safety and high-quality early learning
- Building strong relationships with children, families and our communities

At Emali, your voice matters, your leadership is valued and your growth is supported.

Fantastic salary package

Car and fuel card included

Employment Hero PERKS including exclusive discounts and wellbeing benefits

Beachside location with a strong, welcoming community

Family-feel centre

Ongoing professional development and leadership training

Flying Start Program

Established, long-standing team ready for your guidance and support

Supportive leadership team who genuinely want to see you succeed

Why This Role?

This is a rare opportunity to:

- Lead an established centre with room to grow and evolve
- Build genuine relationships with children and families
- Be a visible, energetic and hands-on Director
- Create a warm, welcoming and connected centre culture
- Mentor and develop a passionate team
- Shape quality, culture and community connection
- Make child safety and wellbeing the foundation of your leadership
- Be supported to grow your own leadership journey with Emali

If you are a warm, energetic and family-focused leader who loves being around people, brings positive energy wherever you go and wants to make a genuine difference to children, families and educators, we would love to hear from you.

- Ongoing Growth, Training & Promotion Opportunities
- Top End Facilities & Programs
- Caring & Supportive Team
- Discounted Childcare Fees
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Rewards & Benefits App

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📌 Centre Director Brighton (Adelaide)
🏢 Emali
📍 Adelaide