Centre Director — Lead a New 75-Place Early Learning Centre

Smart Cookies ELC; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount (up to 50%)

Professional development

Career progression

Autonomy to lead and shape a brand-new

Employee recognition

Regular team celebrations

Beautiful architecturally designed

Job summary

Smart Cookies ELC is opening a brand-new 75-place Early Learning Centre in Ermington, Sydney, and seeks an experienced Centre Director to lead from day one. You will shape culture, build a strong team, and foster constructive relationships with families and the local community.

You will manage day-to-day operations, budgets, compliance, and continuous improvement while delivering high-quality learning experiences for children in a close-knit setting.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is required.
• 2+ years in a leadership role within early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the 75-place Centre ensuring safety and compliance.
• Manage rosters, staff performance, and team engagement.
• Oversee budgeting, reporting and all financial aspects including P&L.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Roster management

Budgeting

Staff development

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Smart Cookies ELC is opening a brand-new 75-place Early Learning Centre in Ermington, Sydney, and seeks an experienced Centre Director to lead from day one. You will shape culture, build a strong team, and foster constructive relationships with families and the local community.

You will manage day-to-day operations, budgets, compliance, and continuous improvement while delivering high-quality learning experiences for children in a close-knit setting.