Centre Director

Private Advertiser; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking an experienced Centre Director for our 80-place early learning service in Arundel on the Gold Coast. You will lead a passionate team, sustain the centre culture, and drive day-to-day operations with a focus on high-quality learning.

You will oversee compliance, quality improvement, and professional development while fostering relationships with children and families. The role requires strong communication and a calm, solution-oriented leadership style.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent).
• Current Blue Card.
• Strong knowledge of the NQF, NQS and EYLF.
• Previous Centre Director or senior leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and mentor our team of experienced educators.
• Provide clear and consistent leadership across the service.
• Support educators with their professional development and day-to-day practice.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and educators.
• Oversee the daily operation of the centre.
• Manage compliance, policies and quality improvement.
• Support the implementation of EYLF and meaningful learning programs.
• Encourage play-based, child-led and nature-based learning.
• Support a calm, respectful and professional environment.
• Work closely with the owners to maintain quality and culture.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma in ECE

Bachelor in ECE

Job description

We are a early learning service in Arundel, looking for an experienced Centre Director to join our 80-place service.

We have a long-standing team of educators, strong relationships with families and a well-established community within the centre.

We are looking for someone who can lead the team, maintain the culture we have built and support the day-to-day operation of the service.

About the role

As Centre Director, you will:

Lead, support and mentor our team of experienced educators

Provide clear and consistent leadership across the service

Support educators with their professional development and day-to-day practice

Build positive relationships with children, families and educators

Oversee the daily operation of the centre

Manage compliance, policies and quality improvement

Support the implementation of the EYLF and meaningful learning programs

Encourage play-based, child-led and nature-based learning

Support a calm, respectful and professional environment

Work closely with the owners and team to maintain the quality and culture of the service

About you

We are looking for someone who has experience in early childhood leadership and enjoys working with people.

You will ideally have:

Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent)

Current Blue Card

Strong knowledge of the NQF, NQS and EYLF

Previous experience in a Centre Director or senior leadership role

Good communication and organisational skills

The ability to support and manage a team effectively

A practical and calm approach to problem-solving

A genuine interest in children's learning and development

An understanding of play-based, child-led and holistic learning

An interest in nature, sustainability and outdoor learning

We value a Director who is approachable, consistent and fair, and who is comfortable working alongside their team.

We are a family-owned service rather than a franchise.

We have a stable, experienced team and established relationships with our families. Our owners are supportive and involved, while giving the Centre Director the autonomy to manage the service and lead the team.

The service offers:

An experienced and long-standing team

A supportive ownership team

A strong existing centre culture

A focus on children's wellbeing and learning

A beautiful environment with opportunities for nature-based experiences

Autonomy in the role

Ongoing support from the owners

The type of person we are looking for

This role would suit someone who enjoys working with a team and being involved in the day-to-day life of a centre.

You don't need to have a particular personality or leadership style. We are looking for someone who is reliable, approachable, organised and able to build good working relationships.

Most importantly, we want someone who cares about the children, supports their team and takes pride in the service they lead.