Job Description
Location: Inner North / Inner West, Melbourne
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Salary: Up to $130k+ super (commensurate with experience)
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Are you an ambitious Centre Director ready to take the reins of a vibrant 90-place early learning service while mapping out your path to an Area Manager role?
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We have partnered with a highly regarded, premium early childhood provider to secure an exceptional leader for their beautiful centre in Melbourne's inner north/west. This organization is renowned for supporting its leaders, offering clear internal progression, and rewarding top-tier talent.
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What You'll Bring to the Role
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Pedagogical Excellence: Inspiring curriculum leadership that elevates room programming, fosters reflective practice, and delivers outstanding child outcomes.
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Track Record in A&R;: A proven history of guiding services through Assessment & Ratings-we are eager to hear about your past rating achievements and quality improvements.
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Business & Operational Acumen: Sharp focus on financial performance, occupancy growth, administration,



and seamless day-to-day operations.
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Integrity & Skilled Leadership: A polished, highly organized leadership style that builds strong team culture and authentic community connections.
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Work Rights: Must have full, unrestricted Australian working rights.
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Qualifications: ACECQA-approved Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.
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Checks: Current WWCC and Police Check.
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Compliance: Complete early childhood compliance, including up-to-date Mandatory Reporting certifications.
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Experience: Demonstrated experience managing a mid-to-large early learning facility.
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Why Apply?
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Beyond an industry-leading remuneration package of up to $130k, this role offers direct mentorship and a genuine trajectory toward multi-site leadership across a growing network.
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Practice, Quality & Safeguarding Manager
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Woodlands Long Day Care and Kindergarten

📌 Director - Inner North/West Melbourne
🏢 Randstad - Education
📍 Melbourne