As Centre Director, you will have full operational responsibility for the service, leading a large team while ensuring compliance, quality outcomes, and strong occupancy performance.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading, mentoring, and developing a large team of educators and leaders
* Managing centre operations including compliance, staffing, budgets, and occupancy
* Driving quality outcomes in line with the NQS and EYLF
* Building strong relationships with families, community partners, and internal stakeholders
* Working closely with the Area Director and national support teams to achieve business and quality goals
What You'll Need
* Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent ACECQA-approved qualification)
* Current ACT Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration
* Demonstrated experience as a Centre Director or Service Manager in long day care
* Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework and compliance requirements
* Proven leadership capability with a focus on team culture, performance, and engagement
* Confidence managing large services and complex operations
Key Benefits we offer for joining our Hive:
* Higher Salary - Competitive, above-award salary, negotiable to meet your needs.
* Bonus opportunities - Access to our BEEs Bonus program for Service Managers, paid quarterly.
* Uniform & Laundry - Get a Laundry allowance and annual Uniform Allocation
* Childcare Fee Discount - Generous staff discount on childcare gap fees.
* Technology and Resources - Available at your fingertips to support and enhance you work experience.
* National Support Network - Connect with Service, Area, and Regional Managers across Australia to build your professional support network.
* Pedagogy and Compliance Partner - dedicated support to assist with implementing pedagogical approaches to foster effective learning experiences and skill development.
* Learning & Development - Access to accredited training programs through Busy Bees partnered registered training organisation (RTO) to support continuous professional development.
* Talent Exchange Program - Opportunity to participate in the Busy Bees global Talent Exchange Program (TEP) - Canada was 2023, Asia was 2024, and UK is 2025, we are excited to see where we are heading in 2026.
* Employee Assistance Program - Access to Busy Bees' amazing EAP for any support you need.
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