Autonomous Centre Director | Lead a Close-Knit Team

seek.com.au; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above market pay

Generous bonus

4/5 day week option

Conference leave

Discounted childcare

Right to disconnect

Pathway to Area Manager

On-floor time

Autonomy

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking an experienced Centre Director to lead our small family-run early childhood service in Sydney. The role focuses on autonomy, staff leadership, and delivering high-quality care for children.

You will oversee operations, ensure QA and compliance, manage rostering and relationships with families, and report weekly KPIs to the owners. This is a full-time role with a clear growth path as we expand.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Centre Director and 10 years in early childhood.
• Confident using OWNA
• Strong working knowledge of the Fair Work Act, the Children's Services Award and the Educational Services (Teachers) Award
• Confident liaising with the Department during spot checks and visits
• Comfortable reporting on weekly centre KPIs directly to the owners
• Highly knowledgeable in centre compliance and the QAs
• Organised, efficient and excellent at managing your time
• Works autonomously with minimal hands on support from management
• Builds rapport quickly with families and educators, enthusiastic, kind and calm and excellent people management skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the team of educators and centre staff to deliver quality care.
• Report weekly KPIs directly to owners and align with business goals.
• Maintain compliance with the Fair Work Act and Education Awards.
• Foster strong relationships with families and the community.
• Participate in staff development and performance reviews.

Skills

Centre Director

Early childhood

Team leadership

Time management

Tools

OWNA

Job description

seek.com.au is seeking an experienced Centre Director to lead our small family-run early childhood service in Sydney. The role focuses on autonomy, staff leadership, and delivering high-quality care for children.

You will oversee operations, ensure QA and compliance, manage rostering and relationships with families, and report weekly KPIs to the owners. This is a full-time role with a clear growth path as we expand.