Centre Director — Lead a High-Impact Early Learning Centre

Busy Bees Australia Employer Pty Ltd; Geelong; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discounts

Training & development

First Aid training

Job summary

Busy Bees Australia Employer Pty Ltd in Belmont, VIC, is seeking an experienced Centre Director to lead our high-quality early learning service. You will oversee daily operations, grow occupancy, and manage financial performance to budget targets.

You will build and mentor a strong leadership team, ensure compliance with NQF and VIC regulations, and foster safety, inclusion, and educational excellence. You will partner with families and the local community while aligning with Busy Bees values.

Qualifications

• Commitment to child safety and Busy Bees values.
• Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved).
• Current Working with Children Check for VIC.
• Proven experience leading a service in a medium to large centre.
• Strong knowledge of NQF, EYLF and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage occupancy, rosters and financial performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 VIC 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

Communication

Stakeholder management

Occupancy management

Financial acumen

Education

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

Job description

Busy Bees Australia Employer Pty Ltd in Belmont, VIC, is seeking an experienced Centre Director to lead our high-quality early learning service. You will oversee daily operations, grow occupancy, and manage financial performance to budget targets.

You will build and mentor a strong leadership team, ensure compliance with NQF and VIC regulations, and foster safety, inclusion, and educational excellence. You will partner with families and the local community while aligning with Busy Bees values.