Centre Director | $140,000 | Excellent Team & Support

Anzuk Education; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

ANZUK Education is seeking a passionate Centre Director to lead a warm, welcoming service in Canberra. You will oversee day-to-day operations, mentor a team of educators, and build strong relationships with families while maintaining high standards of regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education, a minimum of two years as a Director, and excellent communication and organisational skills, with full working rights in Australia.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Director.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Full working rights in Australia.
• Passion for high-quality early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of a well-resourced service.
• Support, mentor, and inspire a close-knit team of educators.
• Build warm, professional relationships with families.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations and standards.
• Work in partnership with owners and the wider team.
• Grow and build relationships and community connections.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organisation

Education

Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Job Description

Teaching casually gives you the flexibility to choose when you work

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An excellent opportunity for a Centre Director to be rewarded for their hard work.

Looking for your next leadership role where you're truly valued, supported and well paid for your hard work?

ANZUK are seeking a passionate and experienced Centre Director to lead this beautiful service.

The Centre

The service is extremley warm and welcoming with a strong sense of the community at its heart. The centre is known for its dedicated team of educators who work collaboratively in an environment where people feel genuinely valued, supported and connected. Building strong, trusting relationships with families is central to the service's approach, ensuring every child is known as an individual and supported to thrive. The centre fosters an inclusive, nurturing culture that balances professionalism with care, creating a positive and enriching environment for children, families and educators alike. The centre has also been recently refreshed with an amazing new look. Overall, They aim to create a space where children feel confident to explore, where families feel welcomed, and where educators feel proud of their work.

About the Role

• Lead the day‐to‐day operations of a well‐resourced service
• Support, mentor, and inspire a close-knit team of educators
• Build warm, professional relationships with families
• Ensure compliance with all regulations and standards
• Work in partnership with supportive, engaged owners & the wider team
• Grow and build strong relationships and community connections

About You

• Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Prior experience as a Director (2 years minimum)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A genuine passion for high‐quality early childhood education
• Ability to lead with warmth, professionalism, and positivity
• FULL WORKING RIGHTS in Australia

What We Offer

• Supportive team who truly value their leadership team
• Competitive salary package
• Ongoing training and professional development

ANZUK Education is a child-safe organisationcommitted to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. All applicants must complete child safety screening before starting, and all staff must follow our child-safe practices and those of our partner schools and early childhood services. We support educators in finding rewarding careers across early childhood, primary, secondary, and special education settings – within government, faith-based, and independent schools – both in Australia and overseas. As a diverse and inclusive employer, we welcome applicants of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural backgrounds, and beliefs, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.