Centre Director

Only About Children; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award pay

Retention bonus

Recognition programs

Job summary

Only About Children invites an experienced Campus Director to lead our Brighton East campus in Melbourne. You will drive people, performance, quality and campus operations, and may act as Nominated Supervisor where applicable.

You will champion child safety, staff development, family engagement and high-quality learning experiences while steering budgets, enrolments and daily operations with warmth and accountability.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Significant early childhood leadership and service management experience.
• Nominated Supervisor or Campus Director experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the NQF, child protection legislation and compliance.
• Ability to manage operations, people, performance, quality and risk.
• Leadership, coaching, communication and decision-making skills.
• A Working with Children Check and relevant clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead campus safety through child safe practices and regulatory compliance.
• Coach leaders and build a strong team culture to empower educators.
• Foster welcoming communities for families and maintain open communication.
• Oversee curriculum quality, QIP and continuous improvement.
• Manage budgets, enrolments, staffing, occupancy and operations for smooth campus running.
• Make warm, accountable, child-centred decisions to enhance the learning environment.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Decision-making

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

I may not know what a Campus Director does.

But I know when the grown-ups around me feel supported.

I know when my educators smile.

I know when my family is welcomed by name.

I know when my campus feels safe, happy and full of people who care.

At Only About Children Brighton East, you can help create that feeling.

We're looking for an experienced, values-led and people-focused Campus Director.

About our Brighton East campus

At Brighton East, my day feels calm, spacious and thoughtfully made. I arrive on South Road, close to buses, Moorabbin Station and Bayside communities. The campus feels modern, practical and easy for families.

I learn in purpose-built indoor spaces where I can play, rest, create and build friendships, then move outside to explore bike tracks, a sandpit, climbing structures, mud kitchen, vegetable garden and worm farm. I can also see the kitchen where food is prepared, which makes me curious about what I eat. Inside and outside, I can ask questions, try new things and feel safe, nurtured and excited to learn.

You're The Difference

At OAC, they say You're The Difference.

I think that means your leadership helps my whole campus feel safe. You help educators feel confident, families feel welcome and children feel ready to learn.

About the role

I need a campus where everyone knows what matters most.

As Campus Director, you will lead the people, performance, quality and operations of the campus. Where applicable, you will also act as Nominated Supervisor.

What you'll do

• My campus feels safe when you lead child safe practice and regulatory compliance every day.
• My educators feel confident when you coach leaders and build a strong team culture.
• My family feels welcomed when you strengthen trust, communication and community connection.
• My learning grows when you oversee curriculum quality, QIP and continuous improvement.
• My campus runs smoothly when you manage budgets, enrolments, staffing, occupancy and operations.
• My experience improves when you lead with warmth, accountability and child-centred decisions.

What you'll bring

• Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Significant early childhood leadership and service management experience.
• Nominated Supervisor or Campus Director experience, preferred.
• Knowledge of the NQF, child protection legislation and compliance.
• Ability to manage operations, people, performance, quality and risk.
• Leadership, coaching, communication and decision-making skills.
• A Working with Children Check and relevant clearance.

What we offer

• OAC recognises the impact of your leadership through above award pay, worker retention payment and recognition programs.
• Leadership pathways across campus operations and Support Office help your career keep growing.
• Regional, operational, compliance, enrolments, education and people support help you lead with confidence.
• Professional development and expert-led learning help you keep strengthening the campus for children, families and educators.
• Your family matters too, with up to 50% childcare discount for eligible team members, paid parental leave and salary sacrifice options.
• OAC Rewards, Wellbeing Days, TELUS Health EAP and wellbeing resources help support your wellbeing as you lead.

Child safety and inclusion

I need to feel safe before I can learn, play and grow.

At OAC, child safety comes first. There is zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. Everyone who joins the team must help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive place where children have a voice, feel safe, and are valued and respected.

You will need to complete all required working with children, background and compliance checks. OAC welcomes people from all backgrounds who share this commitment.