About us A privately owned, single-site long day care service on Sydney’s North Shore is committed to creating nurturing, stimulating environments where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. Our centre has 40 places and is built on a foundation of excellence, innovation and a genuine passion for early childhood education.

We are conveniently located close to Hornsby train station and Westfield, with free street parking available all day. Our team culture is collaborative, and we value strong community partnerships and exceptional care and education for families.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Centre Director to lead the service day to day, working closely with 2IC and the owner.

The role

- Drive occupancy and enrolment growth through enquiries, tours, waitlist management and family retention
- Lead the educator team, including recruitment, induction, rostering, performance and career development
- Build efficient rosters that meet ratio and qualification requirements while managing the service within its wage budget
- Act as Nominated Supervisor and Responsible Person
- Ensure compliance with the National Law, National Regulations and National Quality Standard (NQS), and lead the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)
- Build strong relationships with families, including handling enquiries and concerns
- Work with the owner on budget, fee structure and Child Care Subsidy (CCS) administration

About you





- An ACECQA-approved Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or higher (essential). An ACECQA-approved Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) qualification is highly regarded.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Centre Director, Assistant Director or 2IC in long day care (essential)
- Demonstrated experience growing or sustaining occupancy in a long day care service
- Proven ability to lead, develop and retain an educator team
- Strong rostering skills, with the ability to meet ratio and qualification requirements while keeping wage costs within budget
- Sound working knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and the assessment and rating process
- Confident communicator with both families and staff
- Willing and eligible to be appointed Nominated Supervisor

- Current certifications
- NSW Working With Children Check
- Child Protection training
- Gekkco child safety training certificate
- First Aid qualification including CPR
- Asthma and anaphylaxis management training

What’s on offer

- Salary of $115,000 – $125,000 plus superannuation, based on qualifications and experience. The salary includes the ECEC Worker Retention Payment.
- Discretionary annual performance bonus
- Onsite parking for the Centre Director
- Generous Staff discount on childcare fees for your own child
- Genuine autonomy, with a hands-on owner who backs the Director’s authority
- A small, close-knit team where you’ll know every family by name

📌 Centre Director | Long Day Care | Sydney North Shore (Hornsby)
🏢 Important Group
📍 Hornsby