Milligan House Child Care Centre – Bunbury WA
Milligan House Child Care Centre is looking for a confident and knowledgeable Centre Director to lead our 49‑place Not‑For‑Profit centre. Located in Bunbury, this established service offers a welcoming and warm environment. This is more than just a role – it’s an opportunity to step into a highly regarded service, guide a committed and established team and make a meaningful impact with the ongoing support of an experienced team and Management Committee.
What makes Milligan House Child Care Centre different? Milligan House Child Care Centre is a not‑for‑profit child care centre. It has provided high quality care to families in Bunbury and surrounding areas for 40 years. The team of educators and staff are a long‑standing, knowledgeable group that have a passion for the industry and for the centre.
Your Responsibilities:
* Oversee the operations of the service, lead, guide and support a team which provides high‑quality early childhood education and care to children while ensuring compliance across all areas.
* Create a warm, engaging and safe environment for children, families and educators.
* Oversee all daily operations with a focus on excellence and compliance.
* Maintain a strong community presence and foster positive family relationships to support occupancy growth through quality programs and engagement.
* Manage team performance, development and wellbeing.
* Roster to maintain ratios.
* Work within the values and philosophy of Milligan House.
* Ensure high‑quality education aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.
* Act as the Nominated Supervisor for the service.
* Work with the Centre Management Committee to oversee and manage the centre’s budget and maintain facility standards.
* Drive occupancy growth and build strong community relationships.
What we offer:
* The opportunity to lead the longest‑standing child care centre in the area.
* Thoughtful, thorough induction provided by Management.
* A supportive Management Committee.
* Knowledgeable and experienced team of like‑minded educators and staff.
* Professional development opportunities.
* Beautiful learning environments with amazing resources to inspire children and educators alike.
* Higher staff ratios.
* Employee Assistance Program.
* A supportive organisation that provides genuine opportunities to make a meaningful impact.
You’ll be perfect for this role if you have the following:
* Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care minimum (ACECQA approved).
* Minimum of 1 year experience in a Centre Director role (large daycare setting).
* Knowledge of not for profit organisations.
* WA Working with Child Check.
* Mandatory Child Protection Training.
* National Police Clearance (within 6 months or willing to obtain).
* A strong understanding of the National Quality Framework, National Regulations and law and a passion for high‑quality education.
* First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates or willing to obtain.
* Natural leadership, strong time management and the ability to maintain a great team.
* Understanding of financial and administrative tasks.
* Confident managing centre operations independently.
If this sounds like the position for you, make your move and apply now through SEEK or contact our centre directly - ***************@westnet.com.au or (08) 97911***.
We thank all candidates for their applications, however only those successful will be contacted for an interview.
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