We’re Hiring: Centre Director – Bass Hill Strive Early Learning Centre

Are you an experienced and passionate early childhood leader looking for your next opportunity?

Strive Early Learning Centre is seeking a confident, organised and motivated Centre Director to lead our 39-place service in Bass Hill.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about high-quality early childhood education, building strong relationships with families, supporting educators and creating a positive, collaborative workplace culture.

About the Role

As Centre Director, you will be responsible for the overall leadership and day-to-day operation of the service, including:

- Leading, mentoring and supporting the team
- Maintaining strong compliance with the National Quality Framework and relevant regulations
- Supporting high-quality curriculum and educational practices
- Building positive relationships with children, families and the local community
- Supporting enrolments, tours and family engagement
- Managing staffing, rosters and daily operations
- Driving continuous improvement and supporting the service’s Quality Improvement Plan
- Creating a positive, professional and supportive team culture
- Promoting and maintaining a strong child-safe culture where the safety, wellbeing and rights of every child are always prioritised
- Ensuring child protection, supervision, safeguarding practices and reporting responsibilities are understood and consistently implemented across the service

What We’re Looking For

- Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care, or an approved equivalent
- Previous experience in a Centre Director, Nominated Supervisor, Assistant Director or similar leadership role
- Strong understanding of the EYLF,



National Quality Standard and Education and Care Services National Regulations
- Strong knowledge of child protection responsibilities and a demonstrated commitment to creating a child-safe workplace
- Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
- Strong relationship-building skills with families, educators and children
- Current Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications
- Full working rights in Australia
- Arabic-speaking applicants are highly desirable

What We Offer

- Competitive salary based on experience
- Supportive senior leadership team
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Career progression opportunities within Strive Early Learning Centre
- Cooperative and inclusive workplace culture
- Discounted childcare for employees
- The opportunity to lead and make a genuine impact within a close-knit 39-place service

Our Commitment to Child Safety At Strive Early Learning Centre, child safety is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace where every child is protected, heard and supported.

All team members are expected to uphold our child-safe policies and procedures, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, respond to concerns promptly and contribute to a culture where children’s safety and wellbeing come first.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you are a passionate early childhood leader who enjoys supporting teams, building strong family relationships and creating high-quality outcomes for children, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

- Call: [131 260](tel:131 260) / [0488 330 815](tel:0488 330 815)
- Email: [email protected]
- Click APPLY and submit your resume and cover letter

📌 Centre Director – Bass Hill Strive Early Learning Centre
🏢 Strive Early Learning Centre
📍 Bass Hill