Centre Director, Early Learning Leader - Growth & Safety

Busy Bees; Geelong; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare gap-fee discounts for永久?

Paid learning & development

Global Talent Exchange Program

Job summary

Busy Bees is seeking an experienced Centre Director for the Belmont service in Victoria. You will lead day-to-day operations, drive occupancy growth and financial performance within budget targets, and mentor a high-performing leadership team.

You will ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework and EYLF while fostering safety, inclusion, and educational excellence. Build strong partnerships with families and the local community and collaborate with the Area Director to achieve

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 within a medium to large centre environment.
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF), EYLF, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage occupancy, rosters, and financial performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

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 your Area Director and support functions to achieve strategic goals.
• Lead performance management, workforce planning, and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved)

Job description

Busy Bees is seeking an experienced Centre Director for the Belmont service in Victoria. You will lead day-to-day operations, drive occupancy growth and financial performance within budget targets, and mentor a high-performing leadership team.

You will ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework and EYLF while fostering safety, inclusion, and educational excellence. Build strong partnerships with families and the local community and collaborate with the Area Director to achieve