Beenleigh Early Learning | Wonders of Wildhood

Full-time | $112,000–$117,000 including Worker Retention Payment (WRP) + quarterly bonuses

You're a excellent director. You know how to lead a team, lift quality and keep families loyal. Now imagine doing it with real freedom, generous budgets and a direct line to the owner.

At Beenleigh Early Learning, a 76-place service in our family-owned Wonders of Wildhood group, directors report straight to the Approved Provider. There's no corporate head office and no waiting weeks for a decision. You'll run your service your way, with a passionate Assistant Director beside you and a dedicated Operations Support Partner in your corner.

You won't simply be managing a centre. You'll be shaping its culture, influencing its future and bringing our philosophy to life.

Why top directors choose us

- $112,000–$117,000 including WRP (where eligible), quarterly bonuses, above-award pay for your whole team and generous staff discounts.

- Real autonomy: you set the direction of your service, and your ideas get acted on.

- A direct line to the Approved Provider, who takes a genuine, hands-on interest in every service.

- Generous resource budgets, so your team and children have what they need.

- A passionate Assistant Director, a dedicated Operations Support Partner and ongoing professional development.

- Less bureaucracy, no corporate office culture, and a collaborative group where services share ideas, resources and support.

A centre that's anything but ordinary

We believe childhood should be simple, joyful and full of discovery. Children should have the freedom to wonder, explore, take calculated risks, get their hands dirty and build meaningful relationships. Think muddy feet, curious minds, risky play, gardening and the world beyond four walls.

At Beenleigh, children take part in our Junior Rangers and Little Growers programs,



incursions and excursions, and children help care for animals across our centres, from goats and chickens to reptiles, turtles and guinea pigs.

Good food matters to us too. Every day, children enjoy delicious, nutritious meals cooked fresh with plenty of variety. For us, that's simply the standard.

We value educators who are curious, creative and willing to think outside the box, and as Director you'll make sure our philosophy shows up in everyday practice.

Our values guide everything we do: feeling Safe & Secure, a sense of Belonging, Respect for what makes each person unique, Nurturing relationships built on empathy, and the Wonder of exploring and discovering together.

What you'll own

- Leadership, culture and people development: build a team people want to join and stay with.

- Child safety, compliance and regulatory leadership: compliance is the foundation, never the ceiling.

- Educational leadership and quality improvement: lead assessment and rating and lift practice every day.

- Families and community: make Beenleigh the centre local families recommend.

- Operations and finances: occupancy, rosters and budgets, run like it's your own business.

You'll bring

- An ACECQA-approved Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or higher.

- Significant experience leading a service, with results you can talk about.

- Strong working knowledge of the National Law, Regulations, NQF and NQS.

- Experience managing staffing, rosters, occupancy and budgets,



and leading assessment and rating.

- A sound understanding of child protection, mandatory reporting and child-safe practice.

- A genuine passion for nature-based learning, play and children's agency.

- A current Queensland Blue Card, First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis, and approved child protection training, plus willingness to be appointed Nominated Supervisor. Food Safety Supervisor is a bonus.

- Experience with Kidsoft and foundU would be helpful, but isn't essential.

The kind of leader we're looking for

We don't expect you to have every answer, but we do expect you to ask the right questions. You:

- Lead with integrity and do what you say you'll do.

- Can have courageous conversations with respect and empathy.

- Know a strong team culture doesn't happen by accident; it takes intentional leadership.

- Roll up your sleeves and are present in the everyday moments.

- Celebrate successes, acknowledge challenges and turn feedback into action.

- Keep children at the heart of every decision.

Most importantly, you genuinely love what you do and want to make a difference.

Ready to make your mark?

Apply through SEEK with your resume and a cover letter telling us:

1. What do you believe makes an exceptional early learning centre?

2. Tell us about a time you led a team through a challenging situation or significant change. What did you learn?

3. What are you most proud of in your leadership journey, and what would you bring to Wonders of Wildhood?

We're looking for the right person, not just someone to fill a position.

Our vision is straightforward: creating a sanctuary where children can belong, wonder freely, explore boldly and discover what they are capable of. Come and help us bring it to life.

Wonders of Wildhood – Where childhood is anything but ordinary.

📌 Centre Director & Nominated Supervisor (Beenleigh)
🏢 Wonders of Wildhood
📍 Beenleigh