Napier Street ELC and Kindergarten Centre Director

Help us open something special.

We’re opening a brand-new early learning service in Napier Street, Creswick in January 2027, and we’re looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and people-focused Centre Director to lead us into this exciting new chapter.

This is an opportunity to do more than simply step into an established role. You’ll have the opportunity to help shape the culture, build a strong team and create a service that becomes a valued part of the Creswick community.

We’re looking for a proactive leader with a growth mindset. Someone who can create a vision, bring people along on the journey and genuinely enjoy the opportunity to build something from the ground up.

We’re a family-owned early learning service that believes childhood should be full of curiosity, creativity, connection and plenty of fun. We’re committed to creating a genuine home away from home, where children feel safe, valued and excited to learn, families feel welcomed and our educators feel supported, trusted and inspired.

At Napier Street, we want to celebrate the beauty of where new meets old, honouring the rich history and community spirit of Creswick while embracing a contemporary, purpose-built learning environment designed for exploration, creativity and connection.

Our commitment is to strive to Exceed the National Quality Standards and be a pillar of the community. We’re looking for a leader who shares that ambition.

What makes this role exciting - and challenging?

This is a role for someone who genuinely enjoys people, leadership and the fast-moving world of early childhood.

Opening a new service is exciting but it also requires a leader who is organised, resilient, adaptable and comfortable with the unexpected. You’ll have the opportunity to help build a team from the beginning, establish a positive workplace culture and set the tone for how educators work together, communicate and support one another.

We’re looking for someone who can bring people with them,



someone who can build trust, have the difficult conversations when needed, celebrate the wins, mentor educators and create a culture where people want to do their best.

You’ll also need to balance the many demands of a leadership role: maintaining strong compliance, supporting children and educators on the floor, mentoring and guiding your team, building relationships with families and managing the day-to-day challenges that come with running a busy early learning service.

No two days will be the same!

This role requires someone who can step back and see the bigger picture while still being willing to roll up their sleeves and get involved.

What we’re looking for

- Proven experience in an early childhood leadership role is essential.

- Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQF and National Quality Standard.

- A confident and motivating leader who can mentor, inspire and develop a team.

- Someone who enjoys building genuine relationships and creating a positive team culture.

- A genuine passion for children, early education and inclusion.

- A strategic and creative thinker who can respond calmly and positively when things don’t go to plan.

- Someone who can balance time on the floor with the team with the administrative, compliance and leadership responsibilities of the role.

- A leader who is comfortable working autonomously while knowing when to seek support.

- Someone who is excited by the prospect to build something new and make their mark.

Your role will include

- Leading, mentoring and supporting educators to deliver high-quality programs and outcomes for children.

- Helping to build a positive,



collaborative and accountable team culture from the beginning.

- Supporting educators to grow in confidence, capability and professional practice.

- Ensuring the service maintains strong compliance while continuing to strive for Exceeding practice.

- Building meaningful relationships with children, families, educators and the wider community.

- Working alongside the Educational Leader to support curriculum, pedagogy and continuous improvement.

- Being visible and connected with the team while also making time for planning, reflection, compliance and strategic leadership.

- Taking ownership of the day-to-day operation of the service and contributing to its ongoing growth and development.

- Helping establish Napier Street ELC as a trusted and connected part of the Creswick community.

What we offer

- Above-award wages + bonus structure

- Heavily discounted childcare fees for your family

- A supportive and engaged management team

- Genuine autonomy and ownership in your leadership role

- Paid career development and a strong commitment to ongoing learning

- The opportunity to build and lead a brand-new service

- The opportunity to shape the culture and direction of your team from the beginning

- A workplace where your ideas, leadership and contribution are genuinely valued

- The support and experience of an established, family-owned early learning organisation

Ready to build something special?

If you’re a local and experienced early childhood leader who wants more than simply ticking boxes, someone who wants to lead people, build culture, make a difference and have a little fun along the way, we’d love to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something from the very beginning and help create a service where children thrive, educators love coming to work and families feel genuinely connected.

Napier Street ELC opens in January 2027.

Apply today and help us inspire the future.

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