$110,000 – $120,000 + Super + Performance bonus
As Centre Director, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day leadership, performance and operation of our Ormond service. Working closely with our Operations Manager and ownership team, you will provide strong and visible leadership across the campus while ensuring the service maintains high standards of education, compliance, team culture and family engagement. This is a hands‐on leadership role for someone who enjoys being present within their service, knows their educators and families, and takes genuine ownership of the performance and culture of their centre.
Key responsibilities
Providing strong leadership, direction, mentoring and support to the team
Creating a positive, accountable and professional workplace culture
Ensuring the service operates in accordance with the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard and all relevant regulatory requirements
Driving the service's Quality Improvement Plan and continually identifying opportunities to strengthen practice
Working closely with the Educational Leader to support high-quality educational programs and practice
Leading the recruitment, induction, development, performance management and retention of educators
Managing staffing, rosters and the effective day-to-day operation of the service
Building strong, genuine relationships with children and families
Conducting centre tours and supporting enquiries,



enrolments, occupancy and family retention
Maintaining effective communication with families and responding professionally to questions or concerns
About you
Previous experience as a Centre Director, Service Director or equivalent – essential
A strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and National Quality Standard
Demonstrated experience leading, developing and motivating an early childhood team
Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements
Experience with Assessment and Rating and Quality Improvement Planning
The ability to build a positive culture while maintaining clear expectations and accountability
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Confidence managing challenging conversations and staff performance when required
A professional, calm and solutions-focused leadership style
About us
At Elles Belles, we believe a great centre starts with outstanding leadership. Our Centre Director is supported by an experienced Operations Manager and an engaged ownership team who are committed to continually investing in our services, our educators and the environments we provide for children. We want our Director to have the autonomy to lead their campus while knowing they have the support of a broader leadership team behind them.
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📌 Centre Director- Elles Belles Early Learning Ormond (Melbourne)
🏢 Elles Belles Early Learning
📍 Melbourne