Centre Director – Eastern Suburbs

Anzuk; Sydney; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well established and well resourced, <

Experience and supportive Assistant ? 

Supportive management

Great location - parking on site and+

Job summary

ANZUK Education in Sydney seeks an experienced Centre Director to lead this beautiful early learning service. You will be trusted to manage the day-to-day running, oversee staff, and nurture strong relationships with educators and families while strengthening community ties.

We value people leaders who can mentor teams, navigate tough conversations, and uphold NSW regulations (NQF/NQS/EYLF). An ACECQA-approved qualification and full Australian working rights are required; salary up to 140,000

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience within an early childhood service.
• Confidence mentoring and developing educators.
• Ability to navigate difficult conversations and resolve team conflict constructively.
• Track record of building positive, accountable team cultures.
• Strong relationships with children, families and educators.
• Proficient knowledge of the NQF, NQS, EYLF and relevant regulations.
• ACECQA-approved early childhood qualification.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check
• GECCKO Child Safety Training
• Full working rights in Australia

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the service.
• Build strong relationships with educators and families.
• Continue developing the strong connection to community.
• Lead people and foster a positive team culture.

Skills

People leadership

Mentoring

Conflict resolution

Relationship building

NQF/NQS/EYLF knowledge

Education

ACECQA-approved early childhood qualification

Job description

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Libby Donovan Senior Early Childhood Recruitment Consultant

Up to $140,000 + super | Supportive management
Are you an experienced Centre Director who genuinely enjoys leading people?
ANZUK are partnering with a well-established, early learning service in Sydney's Est to find a Centre Director to lead this beautiful service.
The opportunity would suit a Director who enjoys the people side of leadership. You'll be trusted to manage the day-to-day running of the service, build strong relationships with educators and families, and continue developing the strong connection to community.

What's on offer?

• Salary of up to $140,000 + super, depending on experience
• Well established and well resourced, purpose-built service
• Experience and supportive Assistant Manager
• Supportive management
• Great location - parking on site and public transport links

About you:
We're particularly interested in speaking with candidates who are strong people leaders.

You'll ideally bring:

• Previous leadership experience within an early childhood service
• Confidence managing, mentoring and developing educators
• The ability to navigate difficult conversations and resolve team conflict constructively
• A track record of building positive, accountable team cultures
• Strong relationships with children, families and educators
• Proficient working knowledge of the NQF, NQS, EYLF and relevant regulations
• An ACECQA-approved early childhood qualification
• Current NSW Working with Children Check
• GECCKO Child Safety Training
• FULL working rights in Australia

We're looking for someone who knows how to lead people.

Thinking about a move in 2027?
You don't necessarily need to leave your current centre immediately. If you're planning to finish the year with your current team and make a move in January, I'd still be very happy to speak with you now.

To apply or for a confidential conversation, please call or email me on
02 8221 8081 / [e-mail]

I look forward to hearing from you!

ANZUK Education is committed to child safety and wellbeing. All applicants will be required to complete appropriate child safety screening and background checks prior to commencement.

We support educators across early childhood, primary, secondary, and specialist education settings throughout Australia and internationally.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural backgrounds, and beliefs, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.