Centre Director

Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Templestowe Lower

Melbourne

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Childcare Fee Discount

Professional Development

Milestone Recognition

Sponsorship Opportunities

Retailer Discounts

Novated Leasing

Job summary

Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Templestowe Lower is seeking a Centre Director to lead day‑to‑day operations and guide a passionate team. You will drive high‑quality early learning programs, mentor staff, and manage rosters and budgets within regulatory guidelines.

You will foster strong relationships with children, families and the community while supporting enrolments, tours and orientation with the Enrolments Team.

Qualifications

Diploma in Children’s Services or ACECQA-approved degree.
Experience as a Centre Director in an early childhood setting.
Current WWCC and first aid qualifications (CPR, anaphylaxis, asthma).

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day centre operations in line with legislation and policies.
Provide leadership, mentorship and guidance to staff.
Ensure delivery of high‑quality early learning programs by educators.
Manage staffing rosters and financial requirements per budget guidelines.
Build strong relationships with families, staff, and the local community.
Support enrolments, tours and orientation in collaboration with the Enrolments Team.

Skills

Centre leadership

Staff mentoring

Budget management

Operational compliance

Education

Diploma in Children's Services

Early Childhood Degree (ACE... approved)

Job description

Great wages + Workers Retention + paid weekly!

At Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Templestowe Lower, we are committed to providing a child safe environment where every child is respected, heard, and protected. All educators and leaders share the responsibility for ensuring children’s safety, wellbeing, and empowerment.

Our newly built centre is awaiting an amazing Centre Director to make it their own! This is a rare opportunity for a strong leader to join our new team!

What we can offer you

Above award wages, rewarding your experience and knowledge!

Workers Retention Payment, on top of a competitive base rate!

75% off out-of-pocket childcare fees!

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

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

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

Free annual child protection training.

A brand-new centre to help make your own.

Leading indoor and outdoor learning environments.

Innovative learning environments where you can build strong pedagogical practice.

Professional development and training programs all paid for.

Progression opportunities with fast growing company.

Friendly and supportive Management and Head Office teams.

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.

Effectively handling and managing the centre's staffing rosters and financial requirements in line with budget guidelines.

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.

Current WWCC, first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis, and asthma qualifications.

Exhibit an extensive understanding of the Early Years Learning Development Framework, National Quality Standards (NQS), and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)

Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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

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

We believe that great educators deserve a great place to work!

Across our Imagine Childcare, Grow Early Education, Children First, and Ashton’s Place centres, you’ll find a supportive team that values your passion and creativity!

We’re all about making a real impact on children’s lives, and we want you to grow with us!

If you’re looking for a workplace where your love for teaching is celebrated and you can truly make a difference, Imagine Education Group is the perfect fit!