Emerging Centre Director - Step Up from 2IC | Regional VIC
Centre Director – Relocation Opportunity | Step Up from 2IC
Regional Victoria | Permanent Full-Time | Generous Salary + Relocation Support
Ready to take the next step in your career? Step into a Director role with one of Australia's leading early learning providers!
Quickcare is excited to be partnering with one of Australia's most respected early learning providers to find an ambitious 2IC or Assistant Director ready to relocate to regional Victoria and step into their first Centre Director role.
About Our Client
Our client is one of Australia's leading early learning providers, known for its commitment to quality, its people-first culture and its investment in growing leaders from within. With strong operational support, proven systems and a dedicated area management team, you will have everything you need to succeed in your first Director role.
The service is a well-established, play-based centre in a thriving regional Victorian community. It features spacious, well-resourced rooms, large natural outdoor play areas and a warm, settled team who are ready to welcome a recent leader.
Why Relocate?
Regional Victoria offers a lifestyle that's hard to beat: more affordable living, less time stuck in traffic, a close-knit community and beautiful surroundings on your doorstep. It's the perfect opportunity to grow your career while enjoying a better work-life balance.
The Role
As Centre Director,



you will lead the day-to-day operation of the service, guiding a passionate team to deliver high-quality education and care. You will:
Lead, mentor and support your team
Oversee compliance with the National Law, Regulations and NQS
Drive quality improvement and prepare the service for assessment and rating
Manage budgets, enrolments and occupancy
Build strong relationships with families and the local community
What's On Offer
Generous salary package
Relocation support to help you settle in
A structured leadership training program to set you up for success in your first Director role
Ongoing professional development and clear career progression pathways
Dedicated support from an experienced area manager
Childcare fee discount
The backing of a large, reputable national provider
Essential Requirements
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ECT), or ACECQA-approved equivalent
Current experience as a 2IC, Assistant Director or Room Leader ready to step up
Strong knowledge of the National Law, Regulations, EYLF and NQS
Willingness to relocate to regional Victoria
Current Victorian Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain)
Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates
Full Australian working rights are essential. Applicants on student visas will not be considered for this role.
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📌 Emerging Centre Director - Step Up From 2Ic | Regional Vic (Melbourne)
🏢 QUICKCARE
📍 Melbourne