In-Demand Director of early childhood education Jobs in Footscray, Vic

Operations Manager — Early Childhood Education | South East Melbourne
QuickCare —Melbourne VIC
- $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Leadership
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5d
Assistant Director
Only About Children —Brighton East VIC
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Leadership
- Employee assistance program
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5d
Senior Advisor
Department of Education —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Writing skills
- Analysis skills
10d
Director | KU Maidstone Children's Centre, Part Time
KU Children's Services —Maidstone VIC
- Part-time
- Management
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Employee discount
Executive Director, Strategy, Policy and National Reform
Department of Education —Melbourne VIC
- $298,489 - $430,740 a year
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Negotiation
8d
Centre Manager
Eden Academy —Oak Park VIC
- Part-time
Centre Director | Bomaderry NSW | Relocation Assistance Available
Little Zaks —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
- Relocation assistance
- Employee assistance program
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Centre Director
Goodstart Early Learning —Ivanhoe East VIC
- $55.73 - $68.53 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Leadership
- Travel reimbursement
- Parental leave
Centre Director | Kurri Kurri NSW | Relocation Assistance Available
Little Zaks —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
- Relocation assistance
- Employee assistance program
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Manager Communications and Engagement
Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Management
3d
Manager, Workforce Retention and Recognition
Department of Education —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
10d
Manager Communications and Engagement
Department of Education —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- Full-time
- Management
3d
Senior Legal Counsel
Victoria University —Footscray VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Research
- University
Manager- Digital Learning Policy and Practice
Department of Education —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- AI
1d
Principal Lawyer and Manager, Regulatory and Complex Disputes Unit
Department of Education —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Work from home
- Employee assistance program
5d
Centre Director
Explorers Early Learning —Williamstown VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- Employee assistance program
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Administration Adviser (Executive Assistant)
Department of Education —Melbourne VIC
- $100,894 - $114,476 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Business Administration
11d
Administration Officer (Executive Assistant)
Victorian School Building Authority —Melbourne VIC
- $81,496 - $98,955 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
4d
Director Licencing
Department of Education —Melbourne VIC
- $232,790 - $298,488 a year
11d
Quality Assurance Officer
Department of Education —Melbourne VIC
- $100,894 - $114,476 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
5d

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Operations Manager — Early Childhood Education | South East Melbourne

QuickCare -
Melbourne VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$130,000 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Company car
Company phone
Company events

Qualifications

Management
Early childhood education
Driver Licence
Diploma
Leadership
Early Childhood Education

Full Job Description

Well-established provider with an outstanding sector reputation
Executive package + car allowance, South East Melbourne
Lead with purpose — quality ECE outcomes at scale

Operations Manager – Early Childhood Education | South East Melbourne

An outstanding opportunity for an experienced Operations Manager to join a premium, growing early childhood education provider in Melbourne's south east.

About the opportunity

Our client is an established, highly regarded early childhood education provider with a genuine commitment to quality care and educator development. With a significant portfolio of centres spanning nationally, and a strong presence in Melbourne's south east, this is a rare opportunity to operate at the highest level of the sector — backed by a supportive head office team that genuinely invests in its leaders.

The non-negotiable

Hands-on, senior-level operations experience within early childhood education is essential — this role is not a step up from Centre Director. You will have worked above service level, managing a portfolio of centres across an organisation, with expert knowledge of the NQF, National Law, National Regulations, and the EYLF.

What you'll do

Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple centres in Melbourne's south east, ensuring quality, consistency, and full regulatory compliance
Lead, coach, and develop Centre Directors and Managers to deliver outstanding outcomes for children, families, and teams
Drive enrolments, occupancy, revenue, and operational efficiency across the portfolio
Manage budgets, P&L, financial reporting, and cost controls in collaboration with senior leadership
Develop operational systems and policies that support continuous quality improvement
Identify and address service underperformance with targeted improvement strategies
Support strategic growth, including onboarding of new services
Collaborate with operations leaders in other states as part of a broader national team

What you'll bring

Proven experience as an Operations Manager across multiple early childhood services — multi-site or area management experience essential
Strong knowledge of the NQF, NQS, National Law, National Regulations, and the EYLF
Sound financial acumen — budgets, occupancy, and P&L management
Outstanding people-leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
Confidence engaging regulators, families, and executive stakeholders
Diploma or ECT qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care
Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel across the south east Melbourne portfolio

What's on offer

Company car, phone, and laptop
Competitive salary plus expensed travel
Discounted childcare gap fees
Genuine career development and progression pathways
Supportive, people-first head office culture
Company events and a collaborative team environment

To apply, submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your ECE operations experience. All applications are handled in strict confidence.

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director of early childhood education jobs in footscray, vic

Operations Manager — Early Childhood Education | South East Melbourne

Assistant Director

Senior Advisor

Director | KU Maidstone Children's Centre, Part Time

Executive Director, Strategy, Policy and National Reform

Centre Manager

Centre Director | Bomaderry NSW | Relocation Assistance Available

Centre Director

Centre Director | Kurri Kurri NSW | Relocation Assistance Available

Manager Communications and Engagement

Manager, Workforce Retention and Recognition

Manager Communications and Engagement

Senior Legal Counsel

Manager- Digital Learning Policy and Practice

Principal Lawyer and Manager, Regulatory and Complex Disputes Unit

Centre Director

Administration Adviser (Executive Assistant)

Administration Officer (Executive Assistant)

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Quality Assurance Officer

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