Job Description
Centre Director | Early Childhood | Large Service | Up to $135K
About Firefly HR
At Firefly HR, we specialise in Early Childhood Education and OSHC, connecting quality leaders with organisations where they can genuinely make an impact.
We're conducting a confidential search for an experienced Centre Director to lead a large, established early learning service in Sydney's Hills District.
For the right Director, there's a lot to like about this opportunity.
About the Opportunity
This isn't a role where you'll be expected to do everything yourself.
The service has an established team and positive culture, with a strong leadership structure already around the Director.
You'll be supported by an off-the-floor 2IC and predominantly off-the-floor Educational Leader, alongside an Operations Manager and engaged owners who genuinely support their service leaders.
Your focus will be on providing consistent, visible leadership, developing your team and ensuring the service continues delivering high-quality outcomes for children and families.
Why This Role Stands Out
$*****–$***** per hour + super, depending on qualifications and experience
Strong occupancy levels
Equivalent to up to approximately $135,000 + super full-time
Large, established 6-room early learning service
Off-the-floor 2IC supporting operations and the team
Predominantly off-the-floor Educational Leader driving pedagogy and practice
Support from an experienced Operations Manager and ownership
Beautiful facilities designed around children and educators
Established relationships with families and the local community
A family-owned organisation where senior leaders remain connected to their services
About You
Ideally,



we're looking for a Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher with proven Centre Director experience who knows how to lead a large service and bring the best out of their people.
You'll ideally bring:
Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education – highly regarded
Strong experience as a Centre Director or similar senior ECE leadership position
Experience leading a larger team and service
Strong understanding of the NQF, NQS and EYLF
Confidence across people leadership, operations and compliance
A calm, professional and solutions-focused leadership style
Ability to build trust and maintain a positive team culture
Genuine commitment to quality and child safety
Child Safeguarding
We're looking for an individual who understands, promotes and upholds the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
You'll play an significant role in maintaining an environment where children's safety, rights and wellbeing remain the highest priority.
Child safeguarding methods include, but are not limited to:
NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC)
Thorough candidate screening
Reference checks
National criminal history check
What Now?
This is a confidential recruitment process, so we've intentionally kept some details about the service and organisation private.
If you're an experienced ECE Director in the Hills or surrounding areas and the opportunity sounds interesting, reach out for a confidential conversation.
We'll give you the full picture so you can decide whether it's worth exploring further.
Firefly HR – Great leaders.
Better services.
Brighter futures.
We partner with services that value quality, relationships and genuine care for children, families and educators.

📌 Centre Director | Large Service | Up To $135K (New South Wales)
🏢 Firefly HR
📍 New South Wales