Centre Director

Creekside Kids Early Learning Centre; Mullumbimby; Presencial; AUD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Creekside Kids Early Learning Centre – Mullumbimby NSW is seeking an experienced Centre Director to oversee daily operations, lead educators and drive high-quality early childhood education.

You will manage staff rostering, enrolments and occupancy, ensure regulatory compliance with NQF/NGS, and foster a collaborative, safety‑focused culture while strengthening relationships with families and the local community.

Formación

• Proven leadership in an early childhood education and care service.
• Experience managing and supporting a team of educators.
• Strong knowledge of childcare regulations, compliance and quality improvement.
• Experience with rostering, enrolments and daily centre operations.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee day-to-day operations and management of the centre.
• Lead and support educators, room leaders and staff.
• Manage staff rostering, recruitment, induction and development.
• Ensure compliance with National Quality Framework and regulations.
• Oversee educational programs and documentation.
• Drive the Quality Improvement Plan and continuous improvement.
• Maintain child safety, health and wellbeing.
• Foster positive relationships with families and manage enquiries.
• Oversee enrolments, waitlists and occupancy growth.
• Monitor costs and administrative processes.
• Maintain accurate records and regulatory notifications.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem-solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Teaching

Descripción del empleo

Creekside Kids Early Learning Centre – Mullumbimby NSW

We are seeking an experienced and motivated leader to oversee the daily operations of our service, lead our team of educators and ensure high-quality early childhood education and care.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated leader to oversee the daily operations of our service, lead our team of educators and ensure high-quality early childhood education and care.

About the role

As Centre Director, you will be responsible for the overall management of the centre, including staff leadership, regulatory compliance, educational programs, family relationships and operational performance.

You will lead and support educators, maintain a positive workplace culture, oversee enrolments and occupancy, and ensure the service meets all regulatory requirements while providing a safe, nurturing and engaging environment for children.

Tasks and duties

• Oversee the day-to-day operations and management of the centre.
• Lead, mentor and support educators, room leaders and other staff.
• Manage staff rostering, recruitment, induction, performance and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard and relevant legislation and regulations.
• Oversee educational programs, documentation and implementation of the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Lead the Quality Improvement Plan and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain high standards of child safety, supervision, health and wellbeing.
• Build positive relationships with families and manage enquiries, feedback and concerns professionally.
• Oversee enrolments, waitlists, centre tours and occupancy growth.
• Monitor operational costs, staffing expenditure, resources and administrative processes.
• Ensure accurate records, reporting and regulatory notifications are maintained.
• Foster a professional, collaborative and accountable team culture.
• Promote the centre’s reputation and build strong relationships within the local community.

Experience

• Demonstrated leadership or management experience in an early childhood education and care service.
• Experience managing and supporting a team of educators.
• Strong knowledge of childcare regulations, compliance and quality improvement.
• Experience with staff rostering, enrolments, administration and daily centre operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Must hold an approved Early Childhood Teaching (ECT) qualification at bachelor degree or higher.
• Current Working With Children Check.
• Current first aid qualifications, including anaphylaxis and emergency asthma management, as required.
• Current child protection training, as required.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a confident, organised and professional leader who can independently manage the centre’s daily operations, support and develop staff, maintain regulatory compliance and ensure a high standard of education and care.

Operating Hours 7.30am - 6pm, Monday - Friday

The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, accountability and the ability to balance children’s educational needs, family expectations, staff management and the effective operation of the business.