Centre Director | Dubbo | Up to $125,000 Package + Relocation Incentive

Anzuk; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $125,000 package

Relocation incentive

6 weeks annual leave for ECTs

9-day fortnight

KPI bonus structure

Job summary

ANZUK Education is partnering with an exceptional early childhood service in Dubbo to appoint a Centre Director. The role focuses on leading a high-performing team, strengthening relationships with families, and delivering a quality learning environment for children.

The ideal candidate has Diploma/ECT credentials and prior Centre Director or 2IC experience, with strong leadership and compliance capabilities. Relocation incentives and ongoing organisational support are offered.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) qualification.
• Previous Centre Director experience, or be an experienced 2IC ready to take the next step.
• Strong people leadership skills with the ability to build relationships with educators and families.
• Confidence managing compliance, child safety, and operational responsibilities.
• A passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing teams.
• A positive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to lead through change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Centre Director role to drive high-quality learning outcomes and safe, compliant operations.
• Inspire and support a high-performing team, including a strong 2IC and educational leaders.
• Oversee engagement with families and community partners to strengthen relationships and service quality.

Skills

People leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Relationship building

Education

Diploma or ECT qualification

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Centre Director | Dubbo | Up to $125,000 Package + Relocation Incentive

ANZUK Education is partnering with an exceptional early childhood service in Dubbo seeking a Centre Director.

• Centre Director | Dubbo | Up to $125,000 Package + Relocation Incentive

The Centre

This established service has undergone significant positive change and investment over recent months, with a strong focus now on building a high-performing team, strengthening relationships with families, and continuing to create a quality learning environment for children.

Following a period of transition, the service has made significant improvements across leadership, staffing, operational processes, and learning environments.

The team is now supported by a strong leadership structure, experienced educators, and additional organisational support to continue building on this progress.

With a major refurbishment investment approved, this is an exciting opportunity for a passionate leader to join a service with strong foundations and make a meaningful impact.

Why This Opportunity? This is not a role where you will be starting from the beginning. Much of the groundwork has already been completed, allowing the successful candidate to focus on continuing to strengthen the service and support the team.

You will inherit:

• A welcoming and committed team who genuinely enjoy working together
• An experienced Educational Leader and valued 2IC already in place
• Strong operational support and regular onsite guidance
• A service receiving significant investment into its resources and learning environments
• A supportive organisation with access to extensive resources, professional development, and leadership networks

The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a passionate and resilient leader who is ready to inspire a team and continue driving positive outcomes.

You will ideally have:

• Diploma or Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) qualification
• Previous Centre Director experience, or be an experienced 2IC ready to take the next step
• Strong people leadership skills with the ability to build relationships with educators and families
• Confidence managing compliance, child safety, and operational responsibilities
• A passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing teams
• A positive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to lead through change

Salary & Benefits

• Up to $125,000 package
• $10,000 relocation incentive
• 6 weeks annual leave for ECTs (flexibility to discuss for Diploma-qualified candidates)
• 9-day fortnight
• KPI bonus structure linked to key operational outcomes
• Staff engagement initiatives and team events
• Birthday recognition and wellbeing initiatives
• Significant investment into centre resources and environments

Recruitment Process

• Initial phone screen with Talent Acquisition
• Teams interview with Operations Leadership
• Final interview with Head of Operations

ANZUK Education will support you throughout the process to ensure communication, feedback, and decision-making are managed quickly and efficiently.

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