Centre Director – Make a Difference in Early Learning
Brady Bunch Early Learning Centre – Lead with purpose.
Brady Bunch Early Learning Centre is seeking an experienced Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor to lead our service through a period of growth and culture rebuilding.
This is a hands‐on leadership role suited to a Director who can hit the ground running, lead with fairness and accountability, and create a centre where educators feel supported and children thrive in a safe, nurturing learning environment.
You will be empowered to run your centre while upholding the Brady Bunch standards for quality, compliance, a fair and equitable team culture and always the safety and wellbeing of every child.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, mentor, and support educators to deliver high‐quality learning experiences
* Guide and lead all educators ensuring they understand their responsibilities and actively share in distributed leadership and team culture
* Provide hands‐on leadership, stepping into rooms when needed to support ratios and team continuity
* Construct fair and effective rosters that support both operations and educator wellbeing
* Maintain a clean, organised, and welcoming centre environment
* Foster strong relationships with children, families, educators, and the community
* Lead the operational, financial, and educational performance of the centre
* Manage occupancy, budgets, fee collection, rostering, and administration
* Maintain and review the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) and drive continuous improvement
* Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF), VEYLDF, and regulatory requirements
* Above‐ratio staffing to support quality practice
* Autonomy to lead your centre while supported by experienced leadership
* External professional development aligned to your QIP
* A proactive reporting culture with full support during regulatory processes
* A balanced approach recognising that every centre and community is different
Leadership Support
You will be supported by:
* A National Operations Manager with 35+ years of Early Childhood experience
* Two dedicated Area Managers (currently recruiting)
* A network of Centre Managers across the organisation
* Our Pedagogy and Practice Leader
What We're Looking For
* Diploma or higher in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved)
* Minimum 2 years leadership experience in a Centre Director or Assistant Director role
* Strong knowledge of NQF, VEYLDF, and regulatory requirements
* Confidence managing rostering, compliance, and daily operations
* A leader who values fairness, accountability, and team culture
* Must hold a valid WWC check and be willing to undergo a National Police check
Join Us
Hit the ground running. Learn the Brady Bunch way. Build the centre you've always envisioned.
Apply now and include your resume and cover letter.
Unlock job insights
Your application will include the following questions:
* How many years' experience do you have as a centre director?
* Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care?
* Do you have experience in administration?
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
* How many years' experience do you have as a Nominated Supervisor?
* How many years of people management experience do you have?
* How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
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