Centre Director - Lead an Impactful Early Learning Centre

Goodstart Early Learning; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% above award

Childcare discount

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Paid professional development

Wellbeing days

6 weeks paid parental leave

First Nations Support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Goodstart Cowandilla is seeking an experienced Centre Director for a fixed-term role until July 2027. You will lead a 96- place early learning centre, manage a team, and drive a revenue-generating operation while delivering a bespoke learning program created with global pedagogical leaders.

The role requires a Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or working towards), plus demonstrated change leadership and commercial acumen.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or working towards).
• Experience leading and managing change within education, health or community services.
• Experience delivering integrated early childhood services in disadvantaged areas.
• Proven commercial acumen with financial and operational performance management.
• Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training via Geccko platform.

Responsibilities

• Deliver our bespoke learning program developed with global leaders in pedagogical practice.
• Build and encourage a talented team of early learning professionals and foster reflective practice and improvement.
• Plan for the future of the centre with your team, building attendance and a revenue-generating business.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Commercial acumen

Financial management

Change management

Strategic planning

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Goodstart Cowandilla is seeking an experienced Centre Director for a fixed-term role until July 2027. You will lead a 96- place early learning centre, manage a team, and drive a revenue-generating operation while delivering a bespoke learning program created with global pedagogical leaders.

The role requires a Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or working towards), plus demonstrated change leadership and commercial acumen.