Centre Director — Lead a Boutique 40-Place Centre with Autonomy

Smart Cookies Early Learning Centre; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Worker Retention Payment

childcare discount (up to 50%)

Professional development

Job summary

Smart Cookies is a family-owned childcare provider delivering exceptional early childhood education across Liverpool, NSW and surrounding areas. We are recruiting an experienced Centre Director to lead a boutique 40-place service with autonomy and a strong community focus.

The role is a 12-month fixed-term parental leave cover with the potential for ongoing employment as a permanent Centre Director or another leadership opportunity within Smart Cookies.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is required.
• Minimum 2+ years of leadership experience in early childhood education.
• Permanent work rights in Australia (proof may be required).

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the service, ensuring compliance and quality standards.
• Manage rosters, staff performance, and team engagement.
• Handle budgets, reporting, and financial aspects (P&L).
• Build strong relationships with families and local community.
• Maintain high standards in safety, care, and regulatory documentation.
• Oversee Assessment & Rating processes and continuous improvement planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Time management

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Smart Cookies is a family-owned childcare provider delivering exceptional early childhood education across Liverpool, NSW and surrounding areas. We are recruiting an experienced Centre Director to lead a boutique 40-place service with autonomy and a strong community focus.

The role is a 12-month fixed-term parental leave cover with the potential for ongoing employment as a permanent Centre Director or another leadership opportunity within Smart Cookies.