Centre Director in Taree– Early Childhood Education | Above-Award Wages As Centre Director, you will be responsible for providing leadership and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the service, ensuring a high standard of education and care in a positive, safe and nurturing workplace.

Key responsibilities
Leading, mentoring and supporting a team of educators to deliver high-quality early childhood education and care Ensuring compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Quality Standard (NQS) and relevant legislation Overseeing educational programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Building strong, positive relationships with children, families, staff and the wider community Managing staffing, rostering and day-to-day centre operations Supporting enrolments, occupancy and the ongoing success of the service Promoting a positive workplace culture where educators feel supported, motivated and valued Leading continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining high standards across all aspects of the service Working collaboratively with management to achieve the centre's operational and educational goals About you An ACECQA-approved Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, or an equivalent recognised qualification Previous experience in a Centre Director, Assistant Director,



Educational Leader or other leadership role within early childhood education Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQS and relevant regulatory requirements Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and support a team Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills Confidence in managing day-to-day centre operations and maintaining regulatory compliance A valid NSW Working with Children Check and relevant First Aid qualifications A genuine passion for early childhood education and a commitment to creating a positive environment for children, families and educators Above-award wages – Attractive remuneration reflecting your qualifications, leadership experience and skills The ideal centre size – An approximately 50-place service, offering the perfect balance between a close-knit, collegial team environment and the resources of an established centre. Supportive, family-owned organisation – Work with an approachable management team that values your input and ideas Autonomy with support – Take ownership of the centre's day-to-day operations while receiving guidance and support from experienced management Well-resourced learning setting – Quality facilities and resources to support excellent educational outcomes Career development – Opportunities for ongoing learning, mentoring and career progression

📌 Centre Director in Taree– Early Childhood Education | Above-Award Wages
🏢 Cockatoos Early Learning
📍 Taree