- Modern, purpose built centre + inclusive, supportive team & leadership
- Get mentored by our experienced Area Manager to implement/develop programs
- A competitive well-above-award salary package is on offer
Little Zak's Academy is privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment.
Our staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families.
We are seeking an experienced
Senior Centre Director to lead our well-established
115-place Ropes Crossing service, a centre rated
Meeting NQS across all seven Quality Areas.
It is an opportunity for a proven leader to take ownership of a
large, high-performing service and play a key role in driving team success, quality outcomes, and operational excellence.
You will be supported from day one with a structured
4-week induction, along with ongoing guidance from an experienced leadership team.
About the Role
As
Senior Centre Director, you will be responsible for the overall performance and success of the service. Your focus will be on developing strong leaders, building a positive team culture, maintaining high-quality educational practices, and ensuring exceptional experiences for children and families.
- Building and maintaining a strong team culture
- Lead and inspire a large team of educators and leaders
- Build and maintain a strong, positive centre culture
- Drive high-quality educational programs aligned with EYLF and NQS
- Maintain strong relationships with families and the local community
- Oversee compliance, occupancy, financial performance, and centre operations
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives and Quality Improvement Plans (QIP)
- Fulfil the responsibilities of the Nominated Supervisor
You will also have
real autonomy in how you run your centre, including
ownership of your budget and the ability to make decisions that support your team, families and service outcomes.
Why Join Little Zak's Academy?
- Salary: Well above award salary package + super + incentives from time to time
- 4-week structured induction with established systems, strong foundations and supportive leadership
- Worker Retention Payment: +15% on top of the award rate
- Up to 50% childcare discount
- Wellbeing day each year
- $50 per month wellness allowance
- $1,000 referral bonus
- EAP (Sonder) for confidential support
- Study support and clear progression pathways
About You
- ACECQA-approved Diploma or Early Childhood Teaching Degree
- Minimum 5 years' experience as a Centre Director
- Proven experience managing services with 90+ licensed places
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Sound understanding of EYLF, NQS, National Regulations, and compliance requirements
- Demonstrated ability to drive occupancy, team performance, and service outcomes
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Little Zak's Child Safety Commitment
Little Zak’s Academy is a Child Safe Organisation. We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have a
rigorous recruitment and screening process in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.
By applying for a role with Little Zak’s Academy, you acknowledge and agree to
undergo all required child safety checks as part of our employment process.
We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Do not miss out on this great opportunity! If you are open to a conversation, apply or reach out directly. Happy to chat before anything formal. Please click ‘APPLY NOW’ or call 0485 982 484 for more information.
