Centre Director | Lead a Growing Early Learning Centre

Little Zak's Academy; Canberra; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Worker Retention Payment benefits

4-week induction program

Birthday leave

Wellbeing day

Wellness allowance

Employee referral bonus

Study allowance

EAP counselling

Promote-from-within culture

Job summary

Little Zak's Academy in Hunter Region NSW is seeking an experienced Centre Director to lead a growing early childhood service. You will be responsible for steering a high-performing team, driving quality across EYLF and NQS, and ensuring outstanding family engagement.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate. You will have ownership of the budget and the centre’s outcomes, with autonomy to shape culture, performance and future leaders within a privately owned, family-run

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of early childhood teams.
• Ability to build a positive, engaged centre culture.
• Strong understanding of EYLF and NQS regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-performing teams and foster a positive centre culture.
• Coach educators and leadership teams to enhance service outcomes.
• Drive occupancy, compliance and financial performance across the service.
• Build strong relationships with families and local communities and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

ACECQA-approved Diploma or Early Childhood Teaching Degree

Job description

Little Zak's Academy in Hunter Region NSW is seeking an experienced Centre Director to lead a growing early childhood service. You will be responsible for steering a high-performing team, driving quality across EYLF and NQS, and ensuring outstanding family engagement.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate. You will have ownership of the budget and the centre’s outcomes, with autonomy to shape culture, performance and future leaders within a privately owned, family-run