* Attractive salary package with extra Centre Director allowance
* 15% ECEC Worker Retention Payment
* Great pathway to higher leadership roles
* Rostered Day Off and other wellbeing programs
The CentreA purpose-built 75-place service located in Forbes, roughly 3-hour drive from Sydney or Canberra is seeking an experienced leader to step into a Centre Director role on a full-time basis. The service is non-profit and offers more than just a place for children to play, but a collaborative, supportive community built on the philosophy that every child deserves the best start in life. It has spacious natural outdoor area and specialised preschool programs.
This is a great opportunity for a 2IC who wants to step up in their career, or for an experienced Centre Director who wants to have a fresh start in the industry.
The RoleAs a Centre Director, your main responsibilities will include:
* Manage daily centre operations, including enrolments, staffing, budgets, and parent communication.
* Lead, coach, and empower team of educators and teachers, fostering a culture of continuous professional development and excellence.
* Design and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities for children's holistic development.
* Prioritise children's safety and well-being, adhering to policies and procedures.
* Ensure compliance with all regulations and standards.
* Foster an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture built on respect, teamwork, and celebrated diversity.
About YouTo be successful in this position, you must have:
* A Diploma or Bachelors of Early Childhood Education or Graduate Diploma with previous experience as Cert III/Diploma leader or ACECQA-approved qualification
* Minimum 2 years of Centre Director experience or 2+ years as 2IC
* Current Working with Children's Check
* Recent Child Protection Training/Safeguarding
* Current First-Aid Certificate (including asthma and anaphylactic training)
* Passionate belief in the early years care, development and education of children
* Strong ethics and genuine approach towards child safety and WHS
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
* Commitment to ongoing professional development
* Adaptability, flexibility and resilience and is able to respond positively to change
* Australian unrestricted working rights
If you wish to apply for this role, please do so via the website or email your resume directly to
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