- 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.
This is not just another Centre Director role
This is an opportunity to lead one of our service in
Kurri Kurri, a well-known, high-performing
74-place centre.
Located in the Hunter Region NSW, Kurri Kurri offers affordable living, a strong community feel and easy access to Newcastle, beaches and wine country.
Relocating? We can help.
- Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
- Support transitioning to the Hunter Region
- Affordable lifestyle compared to major capital cities
- Located just 40 minutes from Newcastle and 2 hours from Sydney
If you are an experienced Director, or a strong Assistant Director (2IC) ready to step up, this is your chance to take ownership of a centre that sets the standard across the business.
You will be supported from day one with a structured
4-week induction, along with ongoing guidance from an experienced leadership team.
What this role actually looks like
You are leading the centre, but your real focus is your people.
- Building and maintaining a strong team culture
- Developing your educators and leaders
- Driving consistent, high-quality practice aligned with EYLF and NQS
- Maintaining strong relationships with families and the local community
- Overseeing compliance, occupancy and overall centre performance
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.
You are not just managing the day-to-day. You are responsible for the overall success and direction of the service.
Why people step into roles like this
- 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
- Experience as a Centre Director, or a strong 2IC ready to step up
- Confident leading teams, managing performance and driving outcomes
- Strong understanding of EYLF, NQS, compliance and QIP
- Comfortable taking on the responsibilities of Nominated Supervisor
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.
