In-Demand Centre director Jobs in Brisbane, Qld

CENTRE DIRECTOR
Playhouse Parent and Childcare Centre —Brisbane QLD
- From $46 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Bachelor's degree
- First Aid Certification
Centre Director/ Nominated Supervisor
Queensland Childcare Services —Woolloongabba QLD
- $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- Leadership
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
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Centre Director
EDGE EARLY LEARNING ADMINISTRATION —Annerley QLD
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- First Aid Certification
- Referral program
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Assistant Centre Director
Busy Bees —Coorparoo QLD
- $39.83 - $41.12 an hour
- Full-time
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Leadership
- Employee assistance program
Centre Director - Relocation to Rockhampton, Queensland
Green Leaves Early Learning Centres —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- First Aid Certification
- Leadership
- Employee discount
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11d
Assistant Director
Goodstart Early Learning —Coorparoo QLD
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Travel reimbursement
- Parental leave
Assistant Centre Director - Busy Bees at Moreton Bay
Busy Bees —Moreton Bay QLD
- Full-time
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Leadership
- Employee assistance program
Workplace Rights Advisor
Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) —Brisbane QLD
- From $133,418.22 a year
- Weekend availability
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
5d
Club Director & General Manager — Padel Academy Australia Pty Ltd
Padel Academy Australia —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Budgeting
- In-person
- Leadership
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8d
Executive Support Officer
Queensland Government —Brisbane QLD
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
8d
Assistant Director
Green Leaves Early Learning Centres —Warner QLD
- Part-time
- Working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- First Aid Certification
- Employee discount
Quick Apply
Director, Data Centre Architecture
AECOM —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Teaching
Early Childhood Centre Director
Harmony Early Education —East Brisbane QLD
- Working with children
- Communication skills
4d
Educational Leader
Queensland Childcare Services —Woolloongabba QLD
- $37 - $39 an hour
- Part-time
- Bachelor's degree
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Profit sharing
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
10d
Organisational Development Specialist (9-month initial contract)
Catholic Early EdCare —Brisbane QLD
- Contract
- Working with children
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Employee discount
12d
Member Rights Officer
United Workers Union —Brisbane QLD
- $84,626 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Head of Philanthropy
Australia Red Cross —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
4d
2IC
Uniting Church in Australia Queensland Synod —The Gap QLD
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Computer skills
- Parental leave
- Referral program
Quick Apply
Digital Service Centre Supervisor
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission —Brisbane QLD
- $99,784 - $112,571 a year
- Call employer
- Management
- No degree
- AI
12d
Director of Human Resources
Hyatt Regency Brisbane —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Human resources
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program

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CENTRE DIRECTOR

Playhouse Parent and Childcare Centre
Brisbane QLD

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Job Details

Full-time
From $46 an hour

Qualifications

Management
Early childhood education
Blue Card
Bachelor's degree
First Aid Certification
Working with Children Check
Leadership
Communication skills
Early Childhood Education
Child welfare

Full Job Description

About the role

Playhouse Parent and Childcare Centre is a highly respected, not-for-profit early childhood education provider located in a state-of-the-art facility on the University of Queensland's St Lucia campus.

As the Director, you will lead a large, highly stable team of nearly 55 multicultural educators championing high-quality early learning frameworks. Backed by an on-site commercial kitchen and an administrative support team, you will oversee the daily pedagogical, financial, and regulatory operations of the service while maintaining our proud history of high-quality community care.

Key responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operations across Long Day Care, Kindergarten, and OSHC programs.
Ensure compliance with Education and Care Services National Law, NQF guidelines, and NQS benchmarks.
Lead, mentor, and support a large multicultural team of educators to deliver EYLF educational programs.
Cultivate collaborative relationships with children, families, educators, and the broader UQ community.
Oversee enrolments, center occupancy, operational budgets, and administrative requirements.
Drive strategic recruitment, staff inductions, performance workflows, and continuous professional development.
Lead Quality Improvement Plans (QIP) and manage rigorous preparation for Assessment & Rating evaluations.
Maintain a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and child-focused learning environment.

Essential Requirements

Approved Early Childhood qualification as recognised by ACECQA.
Minimum of 2 years of proven leadership experience in an Early Childhood setting.
Current Queensland Blue Card (Working with Children Check).
Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis Management certifications.
Strong operational understanding of the NQF, NQS, and EYLF frameworks.
Excellent communication, organizational, and team leadership skills.
Comprehensive knowledge of child safety and mandatory Queensland child protection guidelines.
Australian work authorisation required at the time of application.

Advantageous Criteria:

Experience acting as a Nominated Supervisor and/or Approved Provider representative.
Previous experience as a Director in Early Childhood preferred.
Proven experience managing multi-age service operations, rosters, and budgets.
Knowledge of Queensland early childhood legislation, state funding, and Kindy schemes.
Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.

What we offer

Competitive salary package earning over $46 per hour (commensurate with experience).
Clear pathways for leadership progression and funded professional learning opportunities.
A supportive, highly stable community workplace culture with exceptionally low staff turnover.
The opportunity to lead a premium, state-of-the-art campus service.

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If you are an experienced early childhood professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for childcare excellence, we encourage you to submit your application. Please include your resume, cover letter and details of two professional referees.

For further information about this opportunity, please contact Playhouse Childcare Centre.

Child Safety Commitment

We are committed to safeguarding children. Successful applicants must undergo rigorous background checks and maintain all mandatory Queensland clearances.

Applications close: 17th of July 2026 | Interviews commence: From the 20th of July 2026.

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centre director jobs in brisbane, qld

CENTRE DIRECTOR

Centre Director/ Nominated Supervisor

Centre Director

Assistant Centre Director

Centre Director - Relocation to Rockhampton, Queensland

Assistant Director

Assistant Centre Director - Busy Bees at Moreton Bay

Workplace Rights Advisor

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Assistant Director

Director, Data Centre Architecture

Early Childhood Centre Director

Educational Leader

Organisational Development Specialist (9-month initial contract)

Member Rights Officer

Head of Philanthropy

2IC

Digital Service Centre Supervisor

Director of Human Resources

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