As a team member at Guardian Cooranbong, you'll bring energy, passion, and leadership—helping guide an amazing team, support big ideas, and create a space where children, families, and educators feel at home.
We don't settle for ordinary, and we're looking for someone who will help deliver exceptional outcomes, foster strong relationships, and make a lasting impact on the children and teams in your centre.
Opportunities available:
* Assistant Director
* Educational Leader
* Early Childhood Teacher
* Room Leader
* Educators (roles available soon)
Guardian Benefits:
* Experienced Centre Manager to offer coaching and mentoring
* Develop your leadership skills through mentoring, coaching, workshops, and career growth opportunities
* Collaborate with educators to share and implement innovative approaches to learning through exploration, discovery, and play
* Contribute to decisions about resourcing, the educational environment, and the ongoing success of the centre
* Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits, including childcare discounts, recognition programs, paid first aid courses, and access to exclusive discounts through WHEREFIT
* Participate in the Guardian Degree Program with paid study, flexible hours, mentoring, and course reimbursement (T&Cs apply)
What we're looking for:
* Diploma in Children's Services or Bachelor of Education (completed or in progress)
* Experience in a senior or leadership role in a long day-care centre
* Sound knowledge of the NQF and EYLF, with practical implementation experience
* Budget and financial accountability experience
* Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates, and a valid Working With Children Check
The Centre:
Opening early 2026, Guardian Cooranbong will offer a new standard in early childhood education and care, featuring a brand-new centre with inspiring learning spaces, a passionate team, and a strong focus on quality and community.
If you're ready to step into a leadership role where you can inspire your team, engage families, and make a real difference in children's lives, this is your opportunity to grow with Guardian.
Apply now
Guardian Childcare & Education values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress.
We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.
At Guardian Childcare & Education, children's safety and wellbeing are our top priority. We have zero tolerance for any form of abuse or harm. We rigorously screen all potential team members, requiring a 10-year verifiable resume, 5 years of direct manager references, and other security checks to ensure they meet our high standards.
*for those who have not been in employment that long, these expectations will be adjusted.