- Above-award, generous salary on offer
- Proven Centre Director or Nominated Supervisor experience essential
- Boutique early learning service in Regional Victoria
Are you a passionate Centre Director ready for an exciting new chapter in your career? This is your opportunity to lead a thriving, boutique early learning service in regional Victoria — a place where quality, creativity, and community sit at the heart of everything.
This is more than a Director role. It's a chance to lead a team that genuinely loves what they do, shape a curriculum that sparks curiosity and creativity, and be the heartbeat of a centre built on warmth, belonging, and high-quality education.
About the Centre
This well-regarded, boutique service offers 59 exclusive places for children aged 6 weeks to school age. Deeply committed to child-led, relationship-based learning, the centre prides itself on creating a true home away from home. With a rich calendar of incursions, excursions, community events, Mandarin language lessons, cooking classes, sustainability programs, and outdoor adventures — this is a service that goes above and beyond for every child and family. The environments are beautifully resourced, the team is highly educated and long-standing, and the community connections run deep.
About the Role
- Lead and inspire a passionate, dedicated educator team.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations and compliance of the service.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice.
- Build and maintain strong, reciprocal relationships with families and the wider community.
- Uphold and embed a high-quality educational program across the service.
- Support, mentor, and develop your team to reach their full potential.
Essential Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved) / ECT qualified.
- Proven experience as a Centre Director or Nominated Supervisor is essential.
- Strong working knowledge of the NQS, EYLF, and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and people leadership skills.
- Current Working With Children Check (VIC).
- Child protection training.
- Full working rights in Australia required (student visas will not be considered).
What's on Offer
- Generous above-award salary — because great leadership deserves to be rewarded.
- A warm, supportive, and genuinely values-driven team culture.
- A long-standing, highly educated team who are passionate about what they do.
- Ongoing professional development and leadership mentoring.
- Beautiful, well-resourced environments and innovative outdoor spaces.
- A service with strong community ties and a loyal, engaged family community.
- The autonomy to lead with your own vision and make a real impact.
If you're a driven, compassionate leader ready to make your mark at a service that truly stands out — we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the next step in your early childhood leadership journey.
