Seeking a Centre Director/Centre Manager at Paisley Park Templestowe
Paisley Park Early Learning Centres – Templestowe VIC
At Paisley Park Early Learning Centres, we believe exceptional early childhood education begins with exceptional people, meaningful relationships and an unwavering commitment to children.
We are dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education and care through environments where children feel safe, valued, connected and inspired to learn.
Our centres are built on strong partnerships with families, passionate Educators, professional leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement.
We take pride in the people who make Paisley Park what it is: experienced professionals who bring commitment, resilience, integrity and a genuine passion for early learning to their work every day.
We are now seeking an exceptional Centre Director to lead our beautiful Paisley Park Templestowe service in Victoria.
About Paisley Park
At Paisley Park Early Learning Centres, we believe exceptional early childhood education begins with exceptional people, meaningful relationships and an unwavering commitment to children.
We are dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education and care through environments where children feel safe, valued, connected and inspired to learn.
Our centres are built on strong partnerships with families, passionate Educators, professional leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement.
We take pride in the people who make Paisley Park what it is: experienced professionals who bring commitment, resilience, integrity and a genuine passion for early learning to their work every day.
We are now seeking an exceptional Centre Director to lead our beautiful Paisley Park Templestowe service in Victoria.
About the opportunity: A beautiful centre.
An exciting leadership opportunity.
Some leadership opportunities are about maintaining what already exists.
Others give you the opportunity to elevate a service, inspire a team and make a lasting professional impact.
At Paisley Park Templestowe, extensive renovations have transformed the 120-place centre into a beautiful early learning environment, with thoughtfully designed spaces and exceptional facilities that support children's learning, wellbeing, creativity and connection with the world around them.
The Centre features a commercial kitchen, a welcoming Parent Café, an expansive outdoor environment and the wonderful presence of chickens, rabbits and other pets that enrich children's everyday experiences.
These features create opportunities for children to develop curiosity, care, responsibility and meaningful connections with nature and living things.
This is an opportunity for an experienced Centre Director to lead a centre with outstanding physical foundations while shaping the culture, strengthening the team, elevating educational practice and building on the centre's place within the local community.
We are looking for a leader who can see the potential in a beautiful environment and translate it into an exceptional experience for children, families and Educators.
You will have the opportunity to make your mark, bring your leadership vision to life and develop a service that reflects your commitment to quality, strong relationships and professional excellence.
For the right person, this could be more than your next career move.
It could be the beginning of a long-term professional home within an organisation that values loyalty, commitment, resilience and people who genuinely care about the work they do.




Experienced leadership.
Genuine mentoring.
A long-term home.
One of the most valuable aspects of joining Paisley Park is the depth of experience within our leadership team.
You will be supported by experienced, hands‐on leaders and mentors who have been part of Paisley Park for more than 20 years.
Their longstanding commitment, loyalty, professionalism and resilience reflect the strength of our organisation and our belief in building lasting relationships with the people who lead our services.
These are leaders who understand the realities of early childhood education and care.
They bring practical knowledge, sound judgement and a genuine willingness to work alongside Centre Directors, helping them navigate operational challenges, strengthen team performance, maintain regulatory compliance and continually improve educational quality.
This is not leadership support from a distance.
You will have access to experienced people who understand the sector, are invested in your success and can provide practical guidance when it matters.
We want our Centre Directors to feel supported, empowered and confident in their leadership, while being accountable for the quality, culture and performance of their service.
We would love you to be the perfect fit to help make Paisley Park Templestowe a standout early learning service in its local community, known for its exceptional setting, outstanding team, meaningful family relationships, and unwavering commitment to children's safety and wellbeing.
Your role and impact
As Centre Director, you will lead the overall operation, educational quality, people, compliance and performance of Paisley Park Templestowe.
You will be responsible for creating the conditions in which children thrive, Educators grow professionally, families feel confident, and the service continues to strengthen its reputation within the community.
Build an exceptional team and workplace culture
Lead the recruitment, selection, induction, development and retention of a capable, diverse and values‐aligned team.
Establish a positive, inclusive and accountable workplace culture where Educators feel supported, respected and motivated to perform at their best.
Lead by example, set clear expectations and foster professional relationships built on trust, consistency and shared responsibility.
Provide visible, hands‐on leadership, coaching and mentoring that strengthens Educator capability and everyday practice.
Engage Educators in professional learning, critical reflection and continuous improvement, with a clear focus on outcomes for children.
Address performance concerns constructively and promptly, ensuring professional standards and expectations are consistently upheld.
Lead educational excellence
Champion a high‐quality, child‐centred educational program informed by the Early Years Learning Framework, the National Quality Framework and the needs, interests and strengths of individual children.
Work collaboratively with the Educational Leader and Educators to strengthen pedagogical practice, reflective thinking and intentional teaching.




Make the most of the Centre's beautiful indoor and expansive outdoor environments to support exploration, creativity, physical development and meaningful learning.
Encourage experiences that help children develop a connection with nature, including opportunities to learn about caring for animals and other living things.
Foster an environment where children feel a strong sense of belonging, develop confidence and curiosity, and are supported to learn and thrive.
Lead continuous quality improvement through reflective practice, meaningful evaluation and a commitment to consistently high standards.
Champion child safety and protection
Paisley Park is a child‐safe organisation.
This commitment is fundamental to who we are and is non‐negotiable.
Embed children's safety, rights, dignity and wellbeing into everyday decisions, interactions, leadership practices and service operations.
Establish and maintain a culture in which child safety is everyone's responsibility, concerns are taken seriously, and appropriate action is taken without hesitation.
Ensure Educators understand and fulfil their child safety, child protection, supervision, reporting and duty‐of‐care obligations.
Maintain robust recruitment, induction, training, supervision, risk management and reporting practices in accordance with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements and Paisley Park policies.
Demonstrate professional courage and sound judgement when addressing unsafe practices, inappropriate conduct or concerns affecting children's safety and wellbeing.
Ensure all aspects of the Centre's operations, including outdoor environments and interactions involving animals, are appropriately risk assessed, supervised and managed.
We are seeking a leader whose commitment to child safety extends well beyond meeting regulatory requirements.
It must be reflected in their values, decisions, conduct and expectations of others.
Drive operational excellence and sustainable performance
Oversee the effective day‐to‐day operation of the centre, maintaining strong systems, processes and professional standards.
Lead rostering, staffing and workforce planning to support safe, effective and sustainable service delivery.
Manage operational budgets, resource allocation and performance to support the long‐term viability of the service.
Maintain compliance with the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard, Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, and all applicable Victorian requirements.
Maintain strong oversight of quality improvement, documentation, risk management, health and safety and regulatory readiness.
Ensure the Centre's facilities, resources and learning environments are maintained to a high standard.
Monitor service performance, identify opportunities for improvement and work collaboratively with the Paisley Park leadership team to achieve strong outcomes.
Build meaningful relationships with families and the community
Develop genuine, trusting relationships with families and partner with them in their children's early learning journey.
Foster an approachable, welcoming environment where families feel comfortable, respected and connected to the centre.
Make the most of the Parent Café and welcoming facilities to encourage meaningful connections and a strong sense of community.
Build relationships with local schools, businesses, community organisations and other relevant stakeholders.
Confidently represent Paisley Park Templestowe and contribute to its reputation as a trusted, valued and high‐quality local service.

📌 Seeking A Centre Director/Centre Manager At Paisley Park Early Learning (Melbourne)
🏢 Paisley Park Early Learning Centres
📍 Melbourne