Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor | The Entrance
Competitive salary + generous benefits + WRP
Little Zak's Academy
is privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment.
Our staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families.
This is not just another Centre Director role
This is an opportunity to lead our service in The Entrance, a well-known, high-performing 122-place centre.
If you are an experienced Director, or a strong Assistant Director (2IC) ready to step up, this is your chance to take ownership of a centre that sets the standard across the business.
You will be supported from day one with a structured 4-week induction, along with ongoing guidance from an experienced leadership team.
What this role actually looks like
You are leading the centre, but your real focus is your people.
Building and maintaining a strong team culture
Developing your educators and leaders
Driving consistent, high-quality practice aligned with EYLF and NQS
Maintaining strong relationships with families and the local community
Overseeing compliance, occupancy and overall centre performance
You will also have
real autonomy
in how you run your centre, including
ownership of your budget and the ability to make decisions that support your team, families and service outcomes
.
You are not just managing the day-to-day. You are responsible for the overall success and direction of the service.




Why people step into roles like this
Salary:
Well above award salary package + super + incentives from time to time
4-week structured induction
with established systems, strong foundations and supportive leadership
Worker Retention Payment:
+15% on top of the award rate
Up to 50% childcare discount
Wellbeing day
each year
$50 per month wellness allowance
$1,000 referral bonus
EAP (Sonder)
for confidential support
Study support
and clear progression pathways
About you
ACECQA-approved Diploma or Early Childhood Teaching Degree
Experience as a Centre Director, or a strong 2IC ready to step up
Confident leading teams, managing performance and driving outcomes
Strong understanding of EYLF, NQS, compliance and QIP
Comfortable taking on the responsibilities of
Nominated Supervisor
Little Zak's Child Safety Commitment
Little Zak's Academy is a Child Safe Organisation.
We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a robust culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have a
rigorous recruitment and screening process
in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.
By applying for a role with Little Zak's Academy,



you acknowledge and agree to
undergo all required child safety checks
as part of our employment process.
We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Early childhood is a significant period of our life during which the greatest brain development and growth occurs. It is a time when experiences influence attitudes, dispositions and learning. At Little Zak's Academy our aim is to provide excellence in early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment.
Little Zak's Academy is privately owned and family run, with a strong commitment to participative, consultative and collaborative management. Our philosophy has been developed in consultation with staff and families, and we welcome visits, ideas and suggestions.
Early childhood is a significant period of our life during which the greatest brain development and growth occurs. It is a time when experiences influence attitudes, dispositions and learning. At Little Zak's Academy our aim is to provide excellence in early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment.
Little Zak's Academy is privately owned and family run, with a strong commitment to participative, consultative and collaborative management. Our philosophy has been developed in consultation with staff and families, and we welcome visits, ideas and suggestions.
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📌 Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor | The Entrance (New South Wales)
🏢 Little Zak's Academy
📍 New South Wales