Because Exceptional Early Learning Starts with Exceptional People

- Step straight into a leadership role with full autonomy

- Up to $150k salary package for the right candidate

- Step into a leadership role at a newly built, cutting-edge 75-place centre where your leadership directly impacts children, staff, and families

- Family-owned, values-driven organisation that respects your expertise and time

About Smart Cookies

Smart Cookies is a proudly family-owned childcare provider with over 11 years of experience, recognised for delivering exceptional early childhood education through genuine relationships, strong community values and a personalised approach to care. Our close-knit team is passionate about creating environments where children thrive, families feel connected, and educators feel genuinely valued and supported.

As we prepare to open ourbrand-new, architecturally designed 75-place Early Learning Centre in Ermington, we're looking for an experienced and passionate Centre Director who wants the rare opportunity to lead and help establish a new service from the ground up. Child safety will be paramount in every aspect of your leadership, decision-making and practice. This is your chance to shape the culture and direction of the centre from day one, build a strong and engaged team, develop lasting relationships with families, and create a high-quality learning environment that will set the foundation for years to come.

At Smart Cookies, we celebrate our people through initiatives such as Employee of the Month, regular team events, ongoing professional development, and genuine support from an experienced family-led leadership team. We believe exceptional leaders deserve to be recognised, empowered and supported to grow.

About the Opportunity

Smart Cookies is looking for a full-time Centre Director based in Ermington, NSW.



A beautifully designed, brand-recent centre, opening in late 2026.

You’ll be fully responsible for day-to-day leadership and operational management of a 75-place centre.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Leading daily operations of the service, ensuring compliance and quality standards

- Managing rosters, staff performance, and team engagement

- Handling budgets, reporting, and all financial aspects, including P&L;

- Building strong relationships with families and the local community

- Maintaining high standards in safety, care, and regulatory documentation

- Overseeing Assessment & Rating processes and continuous improvement planning

About You

To qualify, you will need a minimum of a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and prior experience as a Centre Director or 2IC. A minimum of 2+ years in a leadership role within early childhood education is essential.

You’ll also hold:

- Current Working With Children Check

- First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications

- Accredited Child Protection Training Certificate

- National Child Safety Training Certificate

The following will also be highly valued:

- Proven success navigating A&R; and compliance standards

- Experience managing small teams in tight-knit environments

- Confidence in rostering, budgeting, and centre administration

You’re a confident and experienced leader who takes pride in creating high-quality learning environments and building strong, supportive teams. You enjoy what you do, lead by example, and genuinely care about helping your educators grow. This role suits someone who thrives in a close-knit setting where their impact is visible every day.

About the Benefits

Your experience and leadership will be rewarded with a competitive annual salary of $110,000 – $120,000 + super, plus:

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📌 Centre Director (Parramatta)
🏢 Smart Cookies Early Learning Centre
📍 Parramatta