Centre Director

Milieu Early Education and Care; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Milieu Early Education & Care is seeking an experienced Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor to lead our 72‑place service in Raby, NSW. The role involves off‑the‑floor leadership, guiding staff, and maintaining high standards across regulatory requirements.

You will manage staffing, enrolments and occupancy, drive QIP, and partner with the Area Manager and Head Office to deliver quality education and relationships with children and families.

Qualifications

• ACEQA-approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care OR an ECT qualification.
• Previous experience as a Centre Director, Nominated Supervisor, 2IC or senior leader.
• Strong knowledge of compliance and the National Quality Framework.
• Proven experience leading and developing a team.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Confidence managing performance and having difficult conversations when required.
• Understanding enrolments, occupancy and centre operations.
• Current Working With Children Check and relevant mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall leadership and day-to-day operation of the service.
• Mentor and support the educator team; build a positive, professional culture.
• Maintain high compliance across the NQF, NQS and National Regulations.
• Manage staffing, rostering and daily operations; support Educational Leader and room leaders.
• Oversee family enquiries, tours, enrolments and occupancy; lead the QIP and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with children and families; collaborate with Area Manager and Head Office.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Organisation

Performance management

Education

ACECQA-approved Diploma or ECT

Job description

Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor – Raby

Diploma Qualified or ECT | Full-Time | Off the Floor | 72-Place Service

Milieu Early Education & Care is looking for an experienced and confident Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor to lead our beautiful 72-place service in Raby.

Milieu is an award-winning early education provider with a strong focus on quality, leadership, beautiful environments and genuine relationships with children, families and educators.

This is a true off-the-floor leadership role for someone who wants the time and space to properly lead a service, support their team and maintain high standards.

About the role

You will be responsible for the overall leadership and day-to-day operation of the service, including:

Leading, mentoring and supporting the educator team

Building a positive, professional and accountable culture

Maintaining strong compliance across the NQF, NQS and National Regulations

Managing staffing, rostering and daily operations

Supporting the Educational Leader and room leaders

Overseeing family enquiries, tours, enrolments and occupancy

Leading the QIP and continuous improvement

Building strong relationships with children and families

Working closely with our Area Manager, Approved Provider and Head Office team

About you

We are looking for someone who has:

An ACECQA-approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care OR an ECT qualification

Previous experience as a Centre Director, Nominated Supervisor, 2IC or senior leader

Strong knowledge of compliance and the National Quality Framework

Proven experience leading and developing a team

Excellent organisation and communication skills

Confidence managing performance and having difficult conversations when required

A strong understanding of enrolments, occupancy and centre operations

A current Working With Children Check and relevant mandatory training

Why Milieu?

At Milieu, our Directors are supported to actually lead.

You will have:

A genuine off-the-floor Director position

Support from an experienced Area Manager and Head Office team

Dedicated people, quality and compliance support

Established systems, policies and operational support

The opportunity to lead within an award-winning group of Milieu centres

A provider and leadership team who are actively involved and invested in the service

Our services also offer chef-prepared meals, Mini Chefs cooking experiences, sports programs and a strong preschool program.

If you are an experienced early childhood leader who takes pride in their service, team and families and is ready for their next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.