Centre Director - Eastern Suburbs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Parking on site

Public transport access

Occupancy bonuses

Structured professional development

Supportive management

Job summary

ANZUK Education is partnering with a well-established early learning service in Sydney's East to appoint a Centre Director. Lead and inspire educators, oversee day-to-day operations and maintain strong ties with families and the local community.

You will drive program quality, staff development and safety culture in a thriving setting. The role requires proven leadership in early childhood, NSW Working with Children Check compliance, and an ACECQA-approved qualification, with salary up to

Qualifications

• Experience leading in an early childhood service.
• Ability to mentor and develop educators.
• Proven skill in navigating conversations and resolving staff conflict.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the service and ensure program quality.
• Build strong relationships with families, educators and the community.
• Foster a positive, accountable team culture and manage staffing needs.

Skills

People leadership

Mentoring educators

Conflict resolution

Relationship building

Education

ACECQA-approved early childhood qualification

GECCKO Child Safety Training

Job description

Centre Director | Sydney's Eastern Suburbs

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
• Ongoing, structured professional development
• Great location - parking on site and public transport links
• Occupancy bonuses

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

What we're looking for is 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.

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.