Centre Director - Fixed-Term Lead for a Learning Centre

Busy Bees Global; City Of Gosnells; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Professional development

First aid & CPR training

Global & national opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Busy Bees Global is seeking an experienced Centre Director to lead our Southern River centre in Western Australia on a full-time fixed-term contract. You’ll drive occupancy, lead a high-performing team, and ensure safety and compliance with NQF and WA regulations.

Join a global early learning provider that values care, quality, and community. You will develop partnerships with families, manage rosters and finances, and shape a safe, inclusive learning environment where children thrive.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved).
• Current Working with Children Check for WA.
• 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 WA 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

Occupancy management

Budgeting / financial performance

Stakeholder management

Compliance knowledge

Education

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

Job description

Busy Bees Global is seeking an experienced Centre Director to lead our Southern River centre in Western Australia on a full-time fixed-term contract. You’ll drive occupancy, lead a high-performing team, and ensure safety and compliance with NQF and WA regulations.

Join a global early learning provider that values care, quality, and community. You will develop partnerships with families, manage rosters and finances, and shape a safe, inclusive learning environment where children thrive.