Our quest
Hello. We’re the Y WA
We’re that local (Not‑For‑Profit) Early Learning Centre (ELC) located close to the beach in Bunbury (Perth, WA), who’s all about inspiring and nurturing children to become independent little butterflies. And guess what? You’re a big part of how we make this happen.
Your awesome perks
* $98,397 to $100,639.50 +10.25% Director’s Allowance + 12% Super
* Immediate access to the 15% ECEC Worker Retention Payment
* Plus, 10.25% Directors Allowance
* Considering relocating to Bunbury? Relocation financial assistance offered (if eligible)!
* Additional 1-week paid leave for the holiday season
* Generous corporate healthcare discounts (up to 8%)
* Genuine mentorship, training, and professional support
* Discounted childcare up to 70% per day
* $500 - Refer a friend incentive
* Buy a NEW CAR & save on tax (Novated Leasing on offer)
* Work for a WA based Non-For-Profit making a real difference in our local community with unwavering focus and commitment to safeguarding children
What you’ll be doing
Walking into your centre everyday you’ll smile, as the early morning sun shines across our vegetable gardens and nature escape. You’ll then ask yourself the BIG question; ‘How can we provide a service that enriches our community, and allows children, families and educators to grow in body, mind and spirit?’ To answer this, you’ll collaborate with your team of skilled educators, chair staff meetings, conduct performance reviews, facilitate staff training sessions, uphold YMCA policies, procedures and design/implement a high-quality learning curriculum. Sounds interesting? Please check out the PD attached below.
You’ll be great in this role if you…
* Have an ACECQA approved degree or diploma in Early Childhood or equivalent
* Can obtain First Aider, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificates
* Understand the National Quality Framework & National Education & Care Services Regulations 2012
* Have experience as a Director / Centre Manager or Assistant Director (or similar) in an early childhood setting
* Are known for providing visionary leadership to maintain a high quality, inclusive and safe learning environment
* Have inspired and led a team of educators and support staff, fostering a positive and collaborative workplace culture
* Retain knowledge in child development / high quality programming practices.
* Have an understanding of financial and administrative functions
* Can obtain a National Police Certificate and WA Working with Children card
Closing date
Saturday, 23rd May 2026
We may start interviews before the closing date.
At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.
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