Centre Director - Early Childhood Education

Malek Group Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Malek Group Pty Ltd in Sydney seeks a capable Centre Director to lead a 127-place early childhood centre in Raby. You will steer operations, nurture staff, and partner with families to deliver high-quality care and education.

You will bring a Diploma of Children's Services or Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood, with at least two years of Centre Director experience, and proven leadership. The role offers supportive development and a strong team culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years Centre Director experience.
• Approved Diploma of Children’s Services or Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood.
• Leadership experience evident in previous roles.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYLF.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, motivate and mentor a team of educators, liaison with families.
• Administrative duties, including app usage, emails, accounts, rostering, and enrolments.
• Guiding educators' professional development and performance.
• Ensuring an inclusive, supportive and safe educational environment for all children.
• Involved in marketing the service alongside the marketing team.
• Organising informal events for the centre.
• Maintaining and assuring the high quality of the service in consideration of the NQS.
• Support for career progression and professional development; participate in networking meetings every six weeks.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Team motivation

Communication with families

Education

Diploma of Children's Services

Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood

Job description

Centre Director - Early Childhood Education

Children's voices and cultural safety is our priority

Lead an awesome new team and be part of a great, supportive organisation.

We are seeking a capable and passionate person to be the Centre Director of our 127 place centre located in Raby.

Must have minimum 2 years Centre Director experience, an approved Diploma of Children's Services or Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood and leadership experience.

Responsibilities include:

Lead, manage, motivate and mentor a team of educators, liaison with families

Administrative duties, including but not limited to app usage, emails, accounts, rostering, and enrolments

Guiding educators professional development and performance

Ensuring an inclusive, supportive and safe educational environment for all children

Involved in marketing the service (alongside marketing team)

Organising informal events for the centre

Maintaining and assuring the high quality of the service in consideration of the NQS

Excellent knowledge of the EYLF

You will be part of a greater management team which aims to support and invest in your career progression and professional development. You'll be invited to join in our networking meeting with other directors every six weeks during work hours. We understand the importance of a work/ home balance and aim to support yours.

We provide:

Beautiful and supportive learning environments, indoors and outdoors

A respectful and team orientated environment

Flexible shifts between 7am and 6.30pm

Above award wages based on qualifications and experience

Opportunity to participate in research projects

Recognition of achievements

Discounted childcare for your child

Referral program

Prepare Early Education have ZERO TOLERANCE to any form of maltreatment, abuse or harm towards a child at all times.

We work closely with families to ensure children's health, safety and wellbeing.

We support and emphasise the rights and best interests of the child as paramount.

Children are at the centre of all our decision making at the service.

This service is committed to continuous engagement with professional development in child protection for staff.

Working with Children check required

National Police Check required