Centre Director

Edge Early Learning; Maryborough; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Edge Early Learning Tinana is seeking a passionate Centre Director to lead our team with warmth, integrity, and strong governance. You will drive vision, culture, recruitment, rostering and financial stewardship to deliver high-quality early childhood education in a dynamic setting.

The role requires proven leadership, relevant qualifications, mandatory safety training, and availability for extended hours to support a busy centre in Queensland, Australia.

Qualifications

• Proven Experience as a Centre Director and experience in a similar Leadership capacity.
• Completed Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or Graduate Diploma / Masters of Teaching with a minimum 2–3 years’ Educator experience in a long day care setting within Australia.
• Working with Children Check, mandatory.
• National Child Safety Training (GECCKO), Foundations & Advanced, mandatory.
• RRHAN Fundamentals & Masterclass (SA), mandatory.
• Training to respond to child abuse and neglect (ACT).
• First Aid & CPR Certificate/s, mandatory.
• Asthma Management Certificate.
• Anaphylaxis Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Lead with Vision: Inspire and drive creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement to enhance our services.
• Cultivate a Positive Culture: Foster a supportive and collaborative environment where team members can thrive.
• Recruitment & Succession Planning: Attract, develop, and retain top talent while planning for the future leadership of your centre.
• Manage Agency Spend: Oversee budgets and agency costs to ensure financial sustainability.
• Ensure Compliance & Safety: Stay ahead of industry regulations, ensuring that our centre remains fully compliant with NQS, EYLF, and QKLG standards.
• Effective Rostering: Optimise staffing through strategic rostering, ensuring the right people are in the right places.
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor your team, empowering them to reach their full potential.

Skills

Centre leadership

Team mentorship

Recruitment & succession planning

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Graduate Diploma / Masters of Teaching

Working with Children Check

GECCKO Foundations & Advanced

RRHAN Fundamentals & Masterclass

Training to respond to child abuse and neglect (ACT)

First Aid & CPR Certificate

Asthma Management Certificate

Anaphylaxis Certificate

Job description

Edge Early Learning Tinana is in the process of transitioning to new ownership, so it’s a great time to join us! Be part of our next chapter as we continue to care for our loyal community, but evolve our service in a new partnership with Nido Early School.

We are on the hunt for a passionate and experienced Centre Director to lead our team. If you thrive on leadership, mentorship, and creating a culture of excellence, this is your opportunity to shine! Come and be a part of a close-knit community known for its friendly atmosphere and new beautiful surrounding.

Your Role as Centre Director:

As the Centre Director, you'll be at the heart of our centre's success. You will:

• Lead with Vision: Inspire and drive creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement to enhance our services.
• Cultivate a Positive Culture: Foster a supportive and collaborative environment where team members can thrive.
• Recruitment & Succession Planning: Attract, develop, and retain top talent while planning for the future leadership of your centre.
• Manage Agency Spend: Oversee budgets and agency costs to ensure financial sustainability.
• Ensure Compliance & Safety: Stay ahead of industry regulations, ensuring that our centre remains fully compliant with NQS, EYLF, and QKLG standards.
• Effective Rostering: Optimise staffing through strategic rostering, ensuring the right people are in the right places.
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor your team, empowering them to reach their full potential.

Please read before applying

1. This role is NOT eligible for employer-sponsored visas (visa sponsorship). You must already hold the right to work in Australia.

2. On this occasion, we are unable to accept applicants working towards their Diploma qualification, or applicants whose only qualification is a Graduate Diploma or Masters of Teaching without the required experience (see below).

3. Our centres operate extended hours. Whilst we do our best to be flexible, candidates must be available to work opening shifts, closing shifts, or both. We are unable to accommodate school-hours-only availability.

What we're looking for:

• Proven Experience as a Centre Director and experience in a similar Leadership capacity
• Completed Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
  OR Graduate Diploma / Masters of Teaching with a minimum 2–3 years’ Educator experience in a long day care setting within Australia
• Working with Children Check, mandatory
• National Child Safety Training (GECCKO), mandatory
  • Foundations & Advanced
• RRHAN Fundamentals & Masterclass (SA), mandatory
• Training to respond to child abuse and neglect (ACT)
• First Aid & CPR Certificate/s, mandatory
• Asthma Management Certificate
• Anaphylaxis Certificate

If you’re ready to lead with warmth, integrity, and a sense of fun, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to become an integral part of our amazing family.

Child Safety at Edge Early Learning

At Edge Early Learning, children’s safety and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating safe, nurturing environments where every child feels valued, heard, and protected. Our team upholds the highest standards of care and is dedicated to safeguarding children through vigilant practices, ongoing training, and strong, supportive relationships. All Edge employees undergo relevant safety checks and are expected to champion our culture of child safety every day.