Centre Director | Melbourne Eastern Suburbs | Exceeding Rated | $100K - $120K Super An exceptional opportunity is available for an experienced Centre Director or high-performing Assistant Centre Manager / 2IC to step into a leadership role within a well-established, Exceeding-rated early learning service in Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs. This mid-sized centre enjoys consistently strong occupancy, a long-standing, capable team, and the support of experienced early childhood owners who genuinely value quality, leadership, and staff wellbeing. This is a people-focused leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives on building strong teams, sustaining high-quality outcomes, and being part of a supportive, stable environment. About the Centre Exceeding rated, well-established mid-sized service Consistently high occupancy and stable enrolments Strong local reputation and community engagement Well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning environments Supportive, knowledgeable owners with a deep understanding of ECEC Strong focus on quality practice, professional development, and positive culture The Role As Centre Director, you will have full leadership responsibility for: Leading, mentoring, and inspiring a stable, qualified, and experienced team Maintaining and building on the service’s Exceeding practice and quality standards Driving strong operational performance, compliance, and engagement Building trusted relationships with families and the local community Developing a high-performing team culture focused on excellence This is a hands-on leadership role offering strong support, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact. What’s on Offer $100K - $120K Super Stable, high-performing service Supportive leadership and genuine autonomy Long-term career growth within a quality-focused organisation About You We are seeking an experienced Centre Director or strong Assistant Centre Manager / 2IC (Diploma or ECT qualified) who: Brings strong people leadership and operational capability Thrives in a busy, community-focused environment Demonstrates excellent knowledge of the NQS, National Law & Regulations Is passionate about building and leading high-performing teams Takes pride in delivering consistently high-quality education and care If you’re seeking a leadership role within a high-performing, Exceeding-rated centre that offers genuine support and long-term stability, we would love to hear from you. For further information, please contact: Jenny – Jenny@ss-recruitment.com.au Let SSR support you in discovering a leadership opportunity aligned with your values, experience, and career goals.