- 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 and inspiring leader to take the reins of our well-established
47-place service in South Penrith. As our current Centre Director transitions to another leadership opportunity within the business, this creates an exciting opportunity for a new leader to join a high-performing centre with a strong team, excellent reputation, and supportive families.
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.
About the Role
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 Join Us?
- Competitive salary package well above award, based on qualifications and experience
- We are proud to be part of the Australian Government’s Worker Retention Payment program. Eligible team members at Little Zak's Academy now receive an additional 15% on top of award rates. The Australian Government announced that the Worker Retention Payment program would be extended until 30 June 2028, continuing to support wage increases for eligible early childhood educators. Little Zak's Academy was one of the first approved providers nationally to participate in this initiative, ensuring our team could access these additional benefits from the commencement of the program.
- 4-week structured induction with established systems, strong foundations and supportive leadership
- Paid birthday leave and an additional wellbeing day each year for Centre Director (after 12 months)
- Health and wellness allowance reimbursing up to $50 per month (gym, pool, wellness memberships)
- $1,000 employee referral bonus for each successful referral
- Study allowance for your Early Childhood Teaching degree (T&Cs apply)
- Employee Assistance Program via Sonder, offering unlimited confidential counselling and wellbeing support
- Strong promote-from-within culture with long-term career opportunities
About You
- ACECQA-approved Diploma or Early Childhood Teaching Degree
- Previous experience as a Centre Director or Nominated Supervisor is advantageous
- Comfortable taking on the responsibilities of Nominated Supervisor
- 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.
