Centre Director – Early Learning Leader

Busy Bees Early Learning Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Busy Bees Early Learning Australia is seeking an experienced Centre Director for our Prahran centre. You will lead daily operations, drive occupancy and financial performance, mentor a strong leadership team, and ensure compliance with NQF and VIC regulations.

A focus on safety, inclusion, and community partnerships will be essential as you guide the service to high-quality outcomes. You will collaborate with the Area Director and support functions to align with Busy Bees’ Bee Safe commitments

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved).
• Current Working with Children Check for VIC.
• Proven experience leading a service, ideally in a medium/large centre.
• Strong knowledge of NQF, EYLF, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage occupancy, rosters and financial performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of a high-quality early learning service.
• Drive occupancy growth and financial performance in line with budget targets.
• Build, mentor and retain a high-performing leadership team.
• Maintain compliance with the National Quality Framework and VIC regulations.
• Foster a culture of safety, inclusion and educational excellence.
• Develop strong partnerships with families and the local community.
• Collaborate with Area Director and support functions to achieve strategic goals.
• Lead performance management, workforce planning and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Occupancy management

Financial performance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team development

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Busy Bees Early Learning Australia is seeking an experienced Centre Director for our Prahran centre. You will lead daily operations, drive occupancy and financial performance, mentor a strong leadership team, and ensure compliance with NQF and VIC regulations.

A focus on safety, inclusion, and community partnerships will be essential as you guide the service to high-quality outcomes. You will collaborate with the Area Director and support functions to align with Busy Bees’ Bee Safe commitments