Centre Director

Shared Beginnings Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard Early Learning in Sydney is seeking a confident Centre Director to lead daily operations, inspire educators and drive quality outcomes for children, families and the wider community.

If you love leading from the front and building strong cultures, this role offers a meaningful leadership path with national growth opportunities and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s in early childhood (ACECQA-approved).
• Strong knowledge of the NQS, NQF and regulatory requirements.
• Experienced Centre Director or senior early childhood leader ready to step up.
• Confident communicator with strong organisational skills.
• Warm, inclusive leader who leads with heart and puts child safety first.

Responsibilities

• Leading day-to-day centre operations, staffing and compliance with confidence.
• Inspiring, mentoring and supporting educators to be their best selves.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with families and the wider community.
• Ongoing professional development, mentoring and leadership support.
• A meaningful leadership role where your impact is felt every single day.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Organisation

People management

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood

Job description

Full-Time | Leadership Role | Growing Organisation

About Us

At Orchard Early Learning, our values guide everything do. We are committed to creating safe, nurturing environments where children's safety and wellbeing come first, educators feel supported and valued, and families are respected as essential partners in each Childs journey.

The Opportunity

This is your chance to step into a role where your leadership truly shines. We’re seeking a confident, supportive and highly capable Centre Directorto lead daily operations, inspire educators and drive quality outcomes for children, families and the wider community.

If you love leading from the front, building strong cultures and turning quality frameworks into meaningful practice - we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading day-to-day centre operations, staffing and compliance with confidence
• Inspiring, mentoring and supporting educators to be their best selves
• Building strong, trusting relationships with families and the wider community
• Bringing EYLF v2.0, QKLG, the Shared Foundations Approach and Child Safe Standards to life
• Championing high-quality learning environments, documentation and practice
• Experienced Centre Director or senior early childhood leader ready to step up
• Diploma or bachelor’s in early childhood (ACECQA-approved)
• Strong knowledge of the NQS, NQF and regulatory requirements
• A confident communicator with strong organisational skills
• A warm, inclusive leader who leads with heart and puts child safety first
• A genuinely supportive company culture with strong national leadership backing
• Opportunities to grow with us as we expand across Australia
• Ongoing professional development, mentoring and leadership support
• A meaningful leadership role where your impact is felt every single day
• Come lead a centre where your leadership truly matters—and where every day begins with purpose