Centre Director – Beeliar

Discovery at Play Early Learning Centres; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Career growth

Collaborative environment

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Discovery at Play Early Learning Centres Beeliar is seeking an experienced Centre Director to lead a 68-place service featuring three rooms and a lakeside setting. You will oversee daily operations and provide strong leadership to your team to deliver high-quality education and care.

The role focuses on building a positive centre culture, managing enrolment, budgets and compliance with NQS and National Regulations, while supporting staff development and community partnerships.

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a Centre Director, Assistant Director or similar leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, NQS, National Law and National Regulations.
• A current Working with Children Check.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications, or willingness to obtain/update as required.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Experience with staff recruitment, mentoring and performance management.
• Sound understanding of centre budgets, occupancy, staffing and operational performance.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the centre.
• Recruit, mentor, support and develop a high-performing team.
• Maintain compliance with the National Quality Standard (NQS), National Law and National Regulations.
• Drive the centre's Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a strong culture of child safety, wellbeing and professional accountability.
• Build positive and lasting relationships with children, families and the local community.
• Support high-quality educational programs and practices.
• Manage staffing, rostering, budgets and centre resources effectively.
• Monitor centre occupancy and support enrolment and marketing initiatives.
• Conduct staff performance reviews and identify professional development opportunities

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Organisational skills

Strategic thinking

Education

ECEC qualification

Job description

Discovery at Play Early Learning Centres is seeking an experienced, passionate and motivated Centre Director to lead a beautiful 68-place early learning centre in Beeliar. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a beautiful new centre featuring three thoughtfully designed rooms and a stunning lakeside setting. As Centre Director, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the service while providing strong leadership and support to your team. You will play a key role in building a positive centre culture, maintaining high standards of education and care, supporting enrolment growth and ensuring the service meets all regulatory and compliance requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the centre
• Recruit, mentor, support and develop a high-performing team
• Maintain compliance with the National Quality Standard (NQS), National Law and National Regulations
• Drive the centre's Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) and continuous improvement
• Maintain a strong culture of child safety, wellbeing and professional accountability
• Build positive and lasting relationships with children, families and the local community
• Support high-quality educational programs and practices
• Manage staffing, rostering, budgets and centre resources effectively
• Monitor centre occupancy and support enrolment and marketing initiatives
• Conduct staff performance reviews and identify professional development opportunities

About you

• A recognised qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a Centre Director, Assistant Director or similar leadership role
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, NQS, National Law and National Regulations
• A current Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications, or willingness to obtain/update as required
• Strong leadership and people-management skills
• Experience with staff recruitment, mentoring and performance management
• Sound understanding of centre budgets, occupancy, staffing and operational performance
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

About us

Discovery at Play Early Learning Centres is a dedicated provider of high-quality early childhood education and care. We are committed to creating nurturing, engaging environments where children can learn, play, discover and grow. Our centres are built around discovery, creativity and holistic child development, with a strong focus on child safety, quality education and meaningful partnerships with families and our local communities.

• Competitive salary package based on experience and qualifications
• Support from an experienced Head Office and senior leadership team
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• Employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives
• The opportunity to lead and shape a beautiful new 68-place centre
• The opportunity to build a strong team culture and make the centre your own