Centre Director

Green Leaves Early Learning Horsham; Geelong; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early childhood learning center in Geelong is seeking an experienced professional to lead its operations. The ideal candidate will hold an ACECQA-approved qualification in Early Childhood Education and possess strong leadership and collaboration skills. Responsibilities include managing a team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and building connections within the community. The role comes with generous salary packages and additional perks aimed at promoting well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Generous Salary + 15% Educator Retention Grant

Childcare discount of 75% off the gap fee

Access to exclusive supplier discounts

Annual Wellness Week

Annual flu shot

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in managing a Centre over 100 places.
• Current State relevant Working with Children’s Check.
• Extraordinary leadership abilities with a track record in team development.

Responsibilities

• Champion quality education and care through effective operations.
• Build connections with local families and networks.
• Oversee classroom curriculum and documentation.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Knowledge of sector regulations

Collaboration

Communication

Knowledge of Humanforce/Timetarget

Education

ACECQA-approved Diploma or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Humanforce/Timetarget

Storypark

Qikkids

CCMS

Job description

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At Green Leaves Early Learning, we believe in creating a sense of belonging for all, embracing differences and creating opportunities for our team to choose their own adventure!

We’re looking for someone extra special to join our Horsham team – to champion our Green Leaves Commitments and embed a culture of welcome, connection, kindness, and excellence.

Day to day, you can:

• Live and breathe our Green Leaves Commitments in your day-to-day practice
• Run smooth and efficient day-to-day operations while putting the children and team at the heart of everything we do
• Create memorable experiences by greeting every family with warmth and delivering high-quality tours and orientations
• Use your masterful knowledge of sector regulations, including the National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework, to navigate what is required each day
• Inspire your team to achieve best practice through active collaboration with our National Learning, Research and Development Programme (NLRDP) and the Centres Educational Leader
• Champion quality education & care by overseeing classroom curriculum and pedagogical documentation with the support of our NLRDP Partners and your Operations Support Manager
• Be a part of the local community by building genuine connections with local families and networks
• Work with your dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialist to attract our next generation of Educator superheroes

In return, we offer a culture that recognises and rewards your contribution through our Green Leaves Work Perks:

• A supportive and progressive culture that appreciates doing things a little bit differently
• Generous Salary + 15% Educator Retention Grant + weekly pays
• A Reward and Recognition Incentive paid annually in addition to your wage
• Savings on childcare fees with our childcare discount of 75% off the gap fee
• A structure that supports you with a Centre Leadership team, including dedicated full-time Centre Administrator, and Educational Leader
• Access to our exclusive supplier discount program, with great discounts on a range of suppliers
• Add a boost to your health and well-being with our comprehensive program (including a complimentary annual flu shot, our Annual Wellness Week and more!)
• Start your day right with Brekkie & Barista-made coffee on us
• Work alongside our National Learning, Research and Development Partners to provide support and guidance to your teams across all things Pedagogy including areas like Inclusion Support, Wellbeing and Sustainability
• A comprehensive induction at our Brisbane Support Office, plus ongoing career development from experienced leaders
• Access our online Green Leaves library for learning courses, promising learning anytime, anywhere
• Our Acknowledge platform, which encourages sharing eCards to recognise our team members achievements
• Team outings, team building and events + our Annual Centre Director’s conference
• And more!

Ideally, we’d love for you to hold:

• An ACECQA-approved Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education
• A current State relevant Working with Children’s Check, Police Check + PRODA (or willingness to obtain upon commencement)
• Current Child Protection Training (or willingness to obtain upon commencement)
• Current Anaphylaxis, Asthma, CPR and First Aid Certificates (or willingness to obtain upon commencement)
• Current Food Safety Supervisor certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Hands‑on experience running a large Centre over 100 places, managing effective rostering and wage control, and guiding a sizable team's performance
• Extraordinary leadership abilities with proven experience engaging, inspiring and growing a team of professional Educators
• Strong knowledge of systems including Humanforce/Timetarget, Storypark, Qikkids, CCMS, Facebook and ISS.

Make Your Move!

If you are a supportive and collaborative leader, ready to join a group where we do things a little bit differently, then make your move and apply now!

At Green Leaves Early Learning, we prioritise the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children, including those with disabilities. We encourage applicants to share their experiences working with children with disabilities and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are committed to Reconciliation and fostering an environment where all First Nations Australians feel a strong sense of connection and belonging. We welcome your experiences with Aboriginal children and communities.

Green Leaves Early Learning is committed to all aspects of child safety; including child protection, mandatory reporting and adopting the Victorian Child Safe Standards.