Competitive salary + generous benefits + WRP
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 Nulkaba, a well-known, high-performing 99-place centre. 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 prioritize 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.
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