Centre Director

Munchkin Manor Early Learning Centre; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand-new centre

Autonomy in decision-making

Family-owned business with 20+ years'

Professional development and mentoring

Favourable renumeration

Job summary

Munchkin Manor Early Learning Centre in Moorebank, NSW is seeking an experienced Centre Director to lead the opening of a brand-new early learning centre and guide ongoing operations.

As a proud family-owned business with over 20 years in early childhood education, we offer a hands-on, supportive environment where your leadership shapes culture, enrolments and community ties. You will work closely with an approved provider to realise the centre’s vision.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a new centre or major opening.
• Strong understanding of NSW National Quality Framework and regulations.
• Proven leadership and people-management skills.
• Current NSW Working With Children Check and first aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the opening and ongoing operation of the new centre.
• Recruit, mentor and develop a passionate team of educators.
• Create a positive, high-performing workplace culture.
• Drive enrolments, occupancy, and community relationships.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality education and care per NQF.
• Oversee daily operations, staffing, and centre performance.
• Collaborate with provider to implement vision and improvement strategies.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Financial management

Regulatory knowledge

Educational leadership

Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ECT) or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, or ACECQA-approved equivalent

Job description

Munchkin Manor Early Learning Centre – Moorebank NSW

An Exciting Opportunity to Lead Something New!

We are seeking an experienced, passionate and motivated Centre Director to lead the opening and ongoing operations of our brand-new early learning centre.

As a proud family-owned and operated childcare business with over 20 years of experience in early childhood education, we are committed to providing high-quality care, nurturing environments and a genuine sense of community for children, families and educators.

The successful candidate will be well supported by an experienced, hands‑on Approved Provider, with an initial team of educators already in place to provide a strong foundation for the centre's opening.

Unlike larger corporate childcare providers, we offer a supportive, hands‑on family business environment where your ideas are valued, your contribution is recognised and you have the opportunity to make a real difference.

Key responsibilities

Leading the successful opening and ongoing operation of the new centre

Recruiting, mentoring and developing a passionate team of educators

Creating a positive, supportive and high‑performing workplace culture

Driving enrolments, occupancy and strong relationships with families and the local community

Ensuring the centre consistently delivers high-quality education and care in accordance with the National Quality Framework

Overseeing day‑to‑day operations, staffing, compliance and centre performance

Working closely with the approved provider to develop and implement the centre's vision, goals and continuous improvement strategies

Building a centre that educators are proud to work in and families are excited to be part of

About you

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ECT) or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, or ACECQA‑approved equivalent

Previous experience as a Centre Director, Assistant Director or 2IC

Strong knowledge of the National Law, Regulations, EYLF and NQS

Proven leadership, financial and people‑management skills

Current NSW Working With Children Check (paid employee)

Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates

• A rare opportunity to lead a brand‑new centre and make it your own
• Genuine autonomy and involvement in important centre decisions
• The stability and support of an established family business with over 20 years of industry experience
• Opportunities for professional growth and long‑term career development
• Favourable renumeration
• Support with ongoing professional development and mentorship