Centre Director

Children First Early Education Lightsview; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly wages

Bonuses - KPI

Grant wage increase

Childcare fee discount

Novated vehicle leasing

Brand discounts

Free annual training & certifications

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Supportive management

New state-of-the-art centre

Job summary

Children First Early Education Lightsview is seeking an experienced Centre Director to lead day-to-day operations, guidance staff, and ensure high-quality early learning programs in our new Lightsview centre. You will manage rosters, budgetary needs, and present a strong centre standard while building relationships with families and the wider community.

The role calls for a Diploma/ACECQA‑approved degree, substantial director experience in early childhood, and current first aid and checks.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Children's Services or ACECQA approved degree.
• Experience as Centre Director in early childhood settings.
• Current first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications.
• Working with Children Check and Police Check.
• Knowledge of EYLF, NQS, QIP and CCS/QikKids.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of early childhood professionals.
• Willingness to coordinate ongoing professional development training.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations per legislation and company policies.
• Provide leadership, mentorship and guidance to staff.
• Ensure delivery of high‑quality early learning programs.
• Efficiently manage staffing rosters.
• Manage centre financials in line with budget.
• Uphold high-quality standards for centre presentation and practices.
• Establish strong relationships with children, families, educators, the local business community and stakeholders.
• Lead enrolment tours and orientation in collaboration with Enrolments Team to attract and retain families.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Critical thinking

Reflective practice

Education

Diploma/ACEQCA-approved degree in Early Childhood

Tools

CCS

QikKids

Job description

Above award wages + retention grant + paid weekly!

At Children First we demonstrate our strong commitment to education and community. As part of the Centre Leadership team, you’ll play a pivotal role supporting and developing Educators & Teachers in your centre. You’ll form strong relationships with children, families and communities, and understand the significance of your role.

Our brand new state-of-the-art childcare centre in Lightsview is eagerly waiting for the right leader to shape its future. This is a rare chance for a dynamic individual to become an integral part of our team.

About the role

Managing day-to-day operations in accordance with legislative requirements and company policies.

Providing leadership, mentorship, and guidance to our dedicated staff.

Ensuring the delivery of high-quality early learning programs by our passionate educators.

Efficiently managing staffing rosters.

Effectively handling the center's financial requirements in line with budget guidelines.

Upholding consistent high-quality standards for center presentation and work practices.

Establishing and nurturing strong relationships with children, families, educators, the local business community, and all stakeholders.

Actively participating in attracting, converting, and retaining families through effective management of tours, enrolments, and orientation in collaboration with our Enrolments Team.

About you

Hold a Diploma in Children's Services or an Early Childhood Degree approved by ACECQA.

Previous experience as a Centre Director in an early childhood setting.

Maintain current approved first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis, and asthma qualifications.

Hold a current Working with Children Check and Police Check.

Exhibit an extensive understanding of the Early Years Learning Development Framework, National Quality Standards (NQS), and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP), as well as proficiency in CCS and QikKids.

Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Showcase the ability to lead and mentor a team of dedicated early childhood professionals.

Express willingness to facilitate and coordinate ongoing professional development training for educators.

Demonstrate the ability to incorporate critical thinking and reflective practice into daily operations.

What we can offer you

A negotiable salary with weekly wages

Quarterly KPI bonuses for reaching targets!

ECEC grant wage increase on top of a competitive base rate!

75% off out-of-pocket childcare fees.

Access to novated vehicle leasing, enhancing your take-home pay!

Access to discounts from hundreds of well-known brands and retailers, including groceries, fuel, gyms, leisure and utilities!

Free annual flu shot, first aid, asthma, and anaphylaxis certification.

Free annual child protection training.

Generous budgets to be utilised for your rooms and experience

Brand new, purouse built childcare centre with leading indoor and outdoor learning environments.

Innovative learning settings to foster strong pedagogical practice.

The opportunity to shape the centre into success.

Paid professional development and leadership programs.

Growth opportunities within our fast-growing company.

A friendly and supportive management team.