Centre Director | Large Service | Up to $135K

Firefly HR; Sydney; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly HR in Sydney’s Hills District is seeking an experienced Centre Director to lead a large, established early learning service. You’ll work with a capable team to maintain high-quality outcomes for children and families and be supported by an off-the-floor 2IC and Educational Leader.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor in Early Childhood Education, has senior ECE leadership experience, understands NQF/NQS/EYLF, and demonstrates calm, solutions-focused leadership that builds trust and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education – highly regarded.
• Experience as Centre Director or senior ECE leadership.
• Experience leading a larger team and service.
• Strong understanding of the NQF, NQS and EYLF.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, visible leadership and develop the team to deliver high-quality outcomes for children and families.
• Lead the service in compliance, governance and operational excellence while supporting staff and relationships with families.

Skills

People leadership

Pedagogy leadership

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Centre Director | Early Childhood | Large Service | Up to $135K

About Firefly HR

At Firefly HR, we specialise in Early Childhood Education and OSHC, connecting quality leaders with organisations where they can genuinely make an impact.

We’re conducting a confidential search for an experienced Centre Director to lead a large, established early learning service in Sydney’s Hills District.

For the right Director, there’s a lot to like about this opportunity.

About the Opportunity

This isn’t a role where you’ll be expected to do everything yourself.

The service has an established team and positive culture, with a strong leadership structure already around the Director.

You’ll be supported by an off-the-floor 2IC and predominantly off-the-floor Educational Leader, alongside an Operations Manager and engaged owners who genuinely support their service leaders.

Your focus will be on providing consistent, visible leadership, developing your team and ensuring the service continues delivering high-quality outcomes for children and families.

Why This Role Stands Out

• $56.89–$67.96 per hour + super, depending on qualifications and experience
• Strong occupancy levels
• Equivalent to up to approximately $135,000 + super full-time
• Large, established 6-room early learning service
• Off-the-floor 2IC supporting operations and the team
• Predominantly off-the-floor Educational Leader driving pedagogy and practice
• Support from an experienced Operations Manager and ownership
• Beautiful facilities designed around children and educators
• Established relationships with families and the local community
• A family-owned organisation where senior leaders remain connected to their services

About You

Ideally, we’re looking for a Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher with proven Centre Director experience who knows how to lead a large service and bring the best out of their people.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education – highly regarded
• Strong experience as a Centre Director or similar senior ECE leadership position
• Experience leading a larger team and service
• Strong understanding of the NQF, NQS and EYLF
• Confidence across people leadership, operations and compliance
• A calm, professional and solutions-focused leadership style
• Ability to build trust and maintain a positive team culture
• Genuine commitment to quality and child safety

Child Safeguarding

We’re looking for an individual who understands, promotes and upholds the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. You’ll play an important role in maintaining an environment where children’s safety, rights and wellbeing remain the highest priority.

Child safeguarding methods include, but are not limited to:

• NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Thorough candidate screening
• Reference checks
• National criminal history check

What Now?

This is a confidential recruitment process, so we’ve intentionally kept some details about the service and organisation private.

If you’re an experienced ECE Director in the Hills or surrounding areas and the opportunity sounds interesting, reach out for a confidential conversation. We’ll give you the full picture so you can decide whether it’s worth exploring further.

Firefly HR – Great leaders. Better services. Brighter futures. We partner with services that value quality, relationships and genuine care for children, families and educators.