Centre Director – Bass Hill Strive Early Learning Centre

Strive Early Learning Centre; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership team

PD & training

Career progression

Inclusive culture

Childcare discount

Impactful leadership

Job summary

Strive Early Learning Centre in Bass Hill, NSW, invites applications for a Centre Director to lead a 39‑place service with passion for high-quality early childhood education. You will mentor staff, build strong family ties and maintain a child-safe culture while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role focuses on leading day-to-day operations, supporting curriculum, enrolments and community relationships, and driving improvement in a collaborative workplace.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) is required or approved equivalent.
• Experience in a Centre Director or senior leadership role is essential.
• Strong understanding of EYLF, NQS, and Education and Care National Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support the team to deliver quality care.
• Maintain compliance with the National Quality Framework and relevant regulations.
• Support high-quality curriculum and educational practices.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and the local community.
• Oversee enrolments, tours and family engagement.
• Manage staffing, rosters and daily operations.
• Drive continuous improvement and support the service’s Quality Improvement Plan.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Relationship building

EYLF knowledge

Child protection

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor/Diploma in ECEC

Job description

Centre Director – Bass Hill Strive Early Learning Centre

Strive Early Learning Centre – Bass Hill NSW

We’re Hiring: Centre Director – Bass Hill Strive Early Learning Centre

Are you an experienced and passionate early childhood leader looking for your next opportunity?

Strive Early Learning Centre is seeking a confident, organised and motivated Centre Director to lead our 39-place service in Bass Hill.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about high-quality early childhood education, building strong relationships with families, supporting educators and creating a positive, collaborative workplace culture.

About the Role

As Centre Director, you will be responsible for the overall leadership and day-to-day operation of the service, including:

• Leading, mentoring and supporting the team
• Maintaining strong compliance with the National Quality Framework and relevant regulations
• Supporting high-quality curriculum and educational practices
• Building positive relationships with children, families and the local community
• Supporting enrolments, tours and family engagement
• Managing staffing, rosters and daily operations
• Driving continuous improvement and supporting the service’s Quality Improvement Plan
• Creating a positive, professional and supportive team culture
• Promoting and maintaining a strong child-safe culture where the safety, wellbeing and rights of every child are always prioritised
• Ensuring child protection, supervision, safeguarding practices and reporting responsibilities are understood and consistently implemented across the service

What We’re Looking For

• Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care, or an approved equivalent
• Previous experience in a Centre Director, Nominated Supervisor, Assistant Director or similar leadership roleStrong understanding of the EYLF, National Quality Standard and Education and Care Services National Regulations
• Strong knowledge of child protection responsibilities and a demonstrated commitment to creating a child-safe environment
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Strong relationship-building skills with families, educators and children
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications
• Full working rights in Australia
• Arabic-speaking applicants are highly desirable

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Supportive senior leadership team
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Career progression opportunities within Strive Early Learning Centre
• Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
• Discounted childcare for employees
• The opportunity to lead and make a genuine impact within a close-knit 39-place service

Our Commitment to Child Safety

At Strive Early Learning Centre, child safety is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment where every child is protected, heard and supported.

All team members are expected to uphold our child-safe policies and procedures, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, respond to concerns promptly and contribute to a culture where children’s safety and wellbeing come first.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you are a passionate early childhood leader who enjoys supporting teams, building strong family relationships and creating high-quality outcomes for children, we would love to hear from you.