Centre Director

Imagine Education Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Retention payment

75% off childcare fees

Novated vehicle leasing

Free annual flu shot and first aid, an

Free annual certs: asthma and anaphyl*

Free annual child protection training

Brand-new centre

Professional development paid

Career progression opportunities

Friendly head office support

Job summary

Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Templestowe Lower, part of Imagine Education Group, seeks a Centre Director to lead a newly built centre in Templestowe Lower VIC.

You will oversee daily operations, mentor staff, manage budgets and ensure high-quality learning experiences while building strong family and community partnerships.

Ideal candidates hold a Diploma or ACECQA degree and have Centre Director experience with WWCC, First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma qualifications.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Children's Services or ACECQA-approved degree.
• Experience as a Centre Director in an early childhood setting.
• Current WWCC, First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of EYLF, NQS and QIP.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations in line with legislative requirements and company policies.
• Provide leadership, mentorship and guidance to staff.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality early learning programs by educators.
• Manage centre staffing rosters and finances within budget guidelines.
• Establish and nurture relationships with children, families, educators and the community.
• Lead enrolments, tours and orientation in collaboration with the Enrolments Team.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentorship

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Diploma in Children's Services

ACECQA-approved degree

Job description

Imagine Education Group - Templestowe Lower VIC

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.