Centre Director: Lead a Thriving Early Learning Centre

Goodstart; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay – 12% above award

Childcare discount

Salary packaging available

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging via AccessPay

Wellbeing days

Free annual flu shot

External professional supervision

Uniform allowance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Goodstart Huntley Street is seeking an experienced Centre Director to lead the centre and support teachers and educators. You will guide operations, nurture relationships with families and the community, and drive a high-quality early childhood program.

You will manage attendance, plan for growth, and ensure a financially sustainable centre while delivering our learning program and fostering reflective leadership across the team.

Qualifications

• Have a Diploma or bachelor’s in early childhood education (or working towards).
• Experience with leading and managing change within education, health or community services.
• Experience in delivering integrated early childhood services in areas of disadvantage.
• Proven commercial acumen with financial and operational performance management.
• Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform.

Responsibilities

• Deliver our bespoke learning program developed in collaboration with global leaders in pedagogical practice.
• Build and encourage a talented team of early learning professionals, sharing your knowledge and contributing to a culture of reflective practice and ongoing improvement.
• Work with your team to plan for the future of your centre, building the attendance pipeline and maintaining a revenue-generating business.

Skills

Leadership & team development

Commercial acumen

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Diploma or bachelor’s in early childhood education (or working towards)

Tools

Geccko platform

Job description

Goodstart Huntley Street is seeking an experienced Centre Director to lead the centre and support teachers and educators. You will guide operations, nurture relationships with families and the community, and drive a high-quality early childhood program.

You will manage attendance, plan for growth, and ensure a financially sustainable centre while delivering our learning program and fostering reflective leadership across the team.