Job Description

Centre Director | Early Childhood Education & Care

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$100,000-$130,000 + Super + Performance Bonuses*

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Lead with Purpose. Shape a Brand-New Centre.

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Are you an experienced early childhood leader ready to make a lasting impact from day one?

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The Fern Balwyn North is a brand-recent early learning centre seeking a passionate and driven Centre Director to lead the service from the ground up.

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This is a unique opportunity to shape more than a centre - you'll help build its culture, lead and develop your team, establish solid relationships with families and the community, and create an environment where children thrive and educators grow.

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As Centre Director, you'll have the opportunity to put your leadership vision into action from the very beginning, with the autonomy to build a high-performing team and establish a strong culture of quality, inclusion and excellence.

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You'll be supported by an experienced leadership team that genuinely invests in your success, while giving you the trust and autonomy to make your mark on a recent service.

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Why Join Us?

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We recognise that exceptional leaders deserve exceptional support.

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Joining a brand-new centre means you'll have the rare opportunity to:

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Build and shape the centre's culture from day one

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Lead and develop your own high-performing team

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Establish strong relationships with families and the local community

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Set the standard for quality, inclusion and educational excellence

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Help shape the centre's identity, reputation and future success

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Make a lasting impact on a service from its very first chapter

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What We Offer

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Competitive salary package of $100,000-$130,000 + Super*

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Performance-based bonus structure*

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Ongoing leadership development and career progression opportunities

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Access to wellbeing and mental health support programs

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A collaborative and supportive leadership network

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The opportunity to lead and shape a brand-new early learning service

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Genuine autonomy, backed by an experienced and supportive leadership team

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About the Role

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As the Centre Director, you'll play a pivotal role in establishing and leading the new service, with responsibility for:

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Leading and inspiring a team of educators to deliver exceptional educational outcomes

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Recruiting, mentoring and developing a strong, engaged and high-performing team

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Building meaningful relationships with children, families and the wider community

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Establishing a positive and inclusive centre culture from day one

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Driving compliance with the National Quality Framework and regulatory requirements

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Managing centre operations, occupancy and team performance

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Establishing effective systems, processes and quality practices across the service

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Driving continuous improvement and creating a culture where excellence is the standard

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About You

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You are a confident,



values-driven leader who is passionate about early childhood education and excited by the opportunity to build something exceptional from the ground up.

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You'll bring:

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Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, or equivalent approved qualification

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Minimum 5 years' experience as a Centre Manager in an Early Learning Centre

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Strong understanding of National Law, Regulations, National Quality Standards and the EYLF

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Proven ability to lead, coach and develop high-performing teams

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Excellent communication, relationship-building and organisational skills

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Experience using childcare management systems and digital platforms

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Most importantly, you're a leader who inspires others, leads with integrity and is excited by the opportunity to create an exceptional centre, team and experience from the very beginning.

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Diversity & Inclusion

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We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, identities, abilities and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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If you're ready to lead with purpose, shape a brand-new service and join an organisation that values your expertise, we'd love to hear from you.

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Your application will include the following questions:

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- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
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- How many years' experience do you have as a centre director?
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- Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care?
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📌 Centre Director / Centre Manager (Victoria)
🏢 The Fern Early Learning Centres
📍 Victoria