Centre Director - Early Learning Centre

MAJELLA'S EARLY CHILDHOOD CONSULTANCY; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MAJELLA'S EARLY CHILDHOOD CONSULTANCY in Townsville invites a dynamic Centre Director to lead our privately owned, locally operated service. You will oversee day‑to‑day operations, guide educators and staff, and foster a positive workplace culture while ensuring high standards of care.

You will bring strong leadership, rostering expertise and a solid understanding of the National Law, Regulations and National Quality Standard, balancing people, compliance and operations to achieve service goals

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in early childhood education and care.
• Strong leadership, communication and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Ability to manage staffing matters and varied personalities constructively.
• Sound rostering skills and understanding educator-to-child ratios.
• A strong working knowledge of the National Law, National Regulations and National Quality Standard.
• The ability to remain organised, approachable and solutions‑focused in a busy environment.
• A commitment to creating a respectful and positive workplace culture.
• Relevant early childhood qualifications and current checks required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, supportive leadership to educators and staff
• Manage team dynamics and individual personalities with fairness, confidence and professionalism
• Prepare and maintain effective staff rosters in line with ratios, qualifications, occupancy and operational needs
• Ensure compliance with the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations
• Lead continuous improvement and support the centre's Quality Improvement Plan
• Maintain high standards across education, care, safety and service operations
• Support staff performance, development and accountability
• Build strong relationships with children, families and the local community
• Work collaboratively with the centre owners to achieve service goals

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Roster Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Organisational Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Development

Education

Early Childhood Qualifications

Job description

As Centre Director, you will lead our team and oversee the day‑to‑day operation of the service. This role is suited to a confident leader who can bring out the best in a diverse team, manage different personalities professionally and maintain a positive workplace culture.

Key responsibilities

• Provide clear, supportive leadership to educators and staff
• Manage team dynamics and individual personalities with fairness, confidence and professionalism
• Prepare and maintain effective staff rosters in line with ratios, qualifications, occupancy and operational needs
• Ensure compliance with the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations
• Lead continuous improvement and support the centre's Quality Improvement Plan
• Maintain high standards across education, care, safety and service operations
• Support staff performance, development and accountability
• Build strong relationships with children, families and the local community
• Work collaboratively with the centre owners to achieve service goals

About you

• Previous experience leading a team within an early childhood education and care service
• Strong leadership, communication and conflict‒resolution skills
• The ability to manage staffing matters and varied personalities constructively
• Sound rostering skills and an understanding of educator‑to‑child ratios
• A strong working knowledge of the National Law, National Regulations and National Quality Standard
• The ability to remain organised, approachable and solutions‒focused in a busy environment
• A commitment to creating a respectful and positive workplace culture
• Relevant early childhood qualifications and current checks required for the position

About us

We are a privately owned and locally operated early learning centre in Townsville, committed to providing a welcoming, high‑quality environment where children, families and educators can thrive.

• The opportunity to lead a privately owned, locally operated centre
• Direct support and open communication with the owners
• A role where your experience, ideas and leadership will be valued
• A supportive team and strong connection to the Townsville community
• Competitive remuneration based on qualifications and experience

If you are an experienced early learning leader who can balance people, compliance and daily operations while creating a workplace where staff feel supported and accountable, we would like to hear from you.