Job Description
Are you an experienced early childhood leader ready to step into a Centre Director position where you can genuinely make your mark?
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Talent Focus Education is partnering with an established 110-place early learning service in Cairns to recruit an experienced and passionate Centre Director to lead the service into an exciting new chapter.
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With major renovations planned, this is a fantastic chance for a strong leader to come in with fresh ideas, a clear vision and the drive to shape the culture, environment and future direction of the service.
n The Opportunity
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The service provides care and education for children from six weeks through to school age, including an approved Kindergarten program.
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Currently rated Meeting National Quality Standard, the foundations are in place, and the focus moving forward is on continued quality improvement and working towards even stronger outcomes across the service.
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Importantly, you wont be doing it alone. You will have the support of an Assistant Director, Educational Leader and an established team of educators, giving you a strong leadership structure around you as you drive the service forward.
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The centre offers spacious indoor and outdoor learning environments, including large natural play areas, and has a strong focus on play-based learning, children's curiosity and creating a nurturing environment where children can learn and grow.
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What We're Looking For
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We are looking for someone who is confident leading a large service and genuinely enjoys developing people, building culture and creating strong relationships with children, families and the wider community.




n You will ideally bring:
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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or an ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification
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Previous experience as a Centre Director, Service Manager, Assistant Director or senior early childhood leader
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Strong knowledge of the NQF, NQS, EYLF and relevant Regulations
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Confidence leading, mentoring and developing a team
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A genuine passion for quality improvement and lifting service standards
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Strong operational, occupancy and people-management capability
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
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Current or ability to obtain all required checks and clearances
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Why Consider This Role?
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This isn't simply about stepping in and maintaining the status quo.
n You'll have the opportunity to put your own stamp on the service and be part of its transformation as it moves through renovations and into its next phase.
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You'll receive:
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Highly competitive salary package
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Relocation assistance available
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Leadership of a large 110-place service
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Support from an Assistant Director and Educational Leader
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Established educator team
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Chance to influence the service's culture and future direction
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Planned renovations and a fresh vision for the centre
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Opportunity to lead ongoing quality improvement from its current Meeting NQS rating
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Lifestyle opportunity in beautiful Cairns, Far North Queensland
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If you're currently based outside Cairns but have been considering a move to Far North Queensland, we would love to hear from you. Relocation support is available for the right person. Megan ******** ***

📌 Centre Director | Cairns Qld (Queensland)
🏢 talent focus
📍 Queensland