Centre Director & Assistant Director Roles Available- Brand New Centre
Move Early Learning Ferny Grove Pty Ltd – Ferny Grove QLD
– Create the Culture. Lead the Movement. Inspire the Future.
At Move Early Learning Ferny Grove, we believe exceptional early learning begins with exceptional leadership. We are creating more than an early learning service, we are building a community where children, educators, and families grow, connect, and thrive together.
Through strong leadership and meaningful relationships, we empower our team to create experiences that move the mind, body, and soul.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate
Centre Director & Assistant Director
to lead our brand new service from day one.
Nestled amongst beautiful bushland and parklands, Ferny Grove is renowned for its family-friendly lifestyle, strong sense of community, and connection to nature; making it the perfect place for children to learn, grow, and thrive.
This is a unique opportunity to be the driving force behind the establishment of our centre shaping the culture, building a passionate team, creating meaningful family connections, and embedding a vision that will influence generations of children to come.
Become part of a collaborative leadership network, working alongside our Centre Director at Move Early Learning Holt and the wider Move leadership team to share ideas, knowledge, and best practice, support one another, inspire innovation, and drive continuous improvement while building a consistent culture of excellence across every Move Early Learning service. As Move Early Learning continues to grow, you will also have the opportunity to mentor and support future Centre Directors, sharing your experience and helping establish our new services in our next locations ensuring our values, vision, and commitment to quality are embedded from day one.
Our Vision
At Move Early Learning Ferny Grove, our vision is to move the next generation through moving the mind, body, and soul.
We believe every child is unique, capable, and full of potential.



Our role is to create environments and experiences that inspire children to explore, discover, connect, and develop the confidence, skills, and wellbeing needed to thrive.
Moving the Mind-
Inspiring curiosity, creativity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. Through meaningful play and intentional experiences, children build independence, resilience, critical thinking, and a love of exploration.
Moving the Body-
Supporting children's physical wellbeing, confidence, coordination, and connection with the world around them. Through active play, outdoor exploration, and nature-based experiences, children develop strength, coordination, and a lifelong love of movement.
Moving the Soul:
Nurturing children's emotional wellbeing, identity, belonging, and connection. We create a safe and inclusive environment where children feel valued, build resilience and confidence, and develop meaningful relationships with families, educators, and the wider community.
Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:
Creating and embedding a strong centre culture aligned with Move Early Learning values from day one
Overseeing day to day operations including staffing, rostering, administration, budgeting, and service management
Being a visible and supportive leader who motivates educators and builds team confidence
Championing child safety and ensuring it fuels every decision, interaction, and practice
Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, National Law, National Regulations, National Quality Standards, policies, and procedures
Making confident, timely, and considered decisions that support children, families, educators, and service outcomes
Building & Establishing positive relationships with families & children and support creating a strong sense of community connection




Supporting educator growth through coaching, mentoring, professional development, and ongoing feedback
Maintaining high standards of health, safety, supervision, wellbeing, and child protection practices
About You
We are looking for a passionate early childhood director or Assistant Director who:
Has a previous experience as a Centre Director or Assistant Director (minimum 1 year experience)
Holds an approved Early Childhood qualification and all mandatory certification
Has strong knowledge of compliance, governance, National Quality Standards, and best practice in early childhood education
Has excellent communication, organisation and team mentoring skills
Is a visible and supportive leader who can mentor, inspire, and empower educators
Is passionate about creating environments where children can move their mind, body, and soul
Why Join Move Early Learning Ferny Grove?
Join a brand-new, family-owned and operated centre that values community, connection, and nurturing every child's potential
Create the culture of a service from the very beginning
Lead a movement that places child safety, wellbeing, sustainability, and quality education at the heart of everything we do
Enjoy autonomy, support, and collaboration with a passionate leadership team
Competitive salary and conditions
Child Care Discount benefits
Child Safety & Child Protection Responsibilities
At Move Early Learning Ferny Grove, child safety fuels the movement and is at the centre of everything we do.
The successful applicant will create a culture where every child feels protected, respected, included, and empowered to have a voice. They will uphold Move Early Learning's Child Safe Commitment by embedding child safe practices into daily operations, educator interactions, and decision-making, while ensuring compliance with Queensland child protection legislation and mandatory reporting requirements.
If you are ready to create the culture, lead the movement, and inspire the future, we would love to meet you.
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📌 Centre Director & Assistant Director Roles Available- Brand New Centre (Brisbane)
🏢 Move Early Learning Ferny Grove
📍 Brisbane