Centre Director

seek.com.au; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arundel Early Learning Service on the Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Centre Director to lead our 80-place service. You will guide the team, maintain our culture, and support the day-to-day operation of the centre.

You will oversee compliance, nurture educators’ development, and build strong relationships with children and families while partnering with owners to sustain quality and a positive centre culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood leadership
• Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent)
• Current Blue Card
• Strong knowledge of the NQF, NQS and EYLF
• Previous experience in Centre Director or senior leadership
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to support and manage a team effectively
• Calm, practical approach to problem-solving
• Genuine interest in children's learning and development
• Understanding of play-based, child-led and holistic learning
• Interest in nature, sustainability and outdoor learning

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 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

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Organisational skills

Team management

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent)

Current Blue Card

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.

Centre Director – Boutique Early Learning Service

Arundel, Gold Coast | Full-Time

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.

Why join us?

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.

If you are looking for a long-term role in a family-owned service with an established team and supportive owners, we would be happy to hear from you.