Centre Director: Lead a Respected Early Learning Centre

C2C Recruitment Group; Gosford; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Bonuses available

Job summary

C2C Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor for a leading early learning service on the Central Coast, Gosford. You will drive day-to-day operations, lead the team, ensure regulatory compliance and deliver high-quality outcomes for children and families.

The role offers a full-time leadership position with relocation assistance for suitable candidates from Sydney or interstate and a generous salary package with superannuation and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care as a minimum.
• A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education is highly desirable.
• 3+ years' experience as a Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor.
• Strong knowledge of EYLF, NQS, National Law and Education and Care Services National Regulations.
• Demonstrated experience with Assessment and Rating and Quality Improvement Plans.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Current NSW Working With Children Check.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis, Food Safety and Child Protection training.
• Willingness to complete a National Police Check.
• Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a valid Australian working visa with full working rights.
• No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the centre, including staffing, ratios, rosters, budgets and parent communication.
• Ensure the service operates in compliance with the National Quality Framework, National Law and Education and Care Services National Regulations.
• Maintain a strong child-safe culture and high standards of supervision, health and safety.
• Lead, support and develop the 2IC, Educational Leader, Room Leaders and educator team.
• Manage recruitment, induction, performance management, staff development and retention.
• Oversee staffing levels, permanent rosters, qualifications and regulatory requirements.
• Build strong, professional relationships with children, families and the local community.
• Monitor occupancy, enrolments, enquiries and centre tours and actively support centre growth.
• Lead the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) and maintain ongoing Assessment and Rating readiness.
• Support curriculum implementation aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
• Ensure compliance with child protection, health and safety requirements.
• Foster a positive, collaborative and supportive team culture.

Skills

Centre Director

Nominated Supervisor

Leadership

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (desirable)

Job description

C2C Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor for a leading early learning service on the Central Coast, Gosford. You will drive day-to-day operations, lead the team, ensure regulatory compliance and deliver high-quality outcomes for children and families.

The role offers a full-time leadership position with relocation assistance for suitable candidates from Sydney or interstate and a generous salary package with superannuation and bonuses.