Centre Director - Lead & Elevate Early Learning

Childcare Management Services Pty. Ltd.; City Of Gosnells; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare gap-fee discounts for 
%

Paid learning & development

EAP & wellbeing support

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Busy Bees Centre Director position at 481 Balfour Street, Southern River WA 6110 offers a fixed-term term contract to 1 March 2027. Lead day-to-day operations, drive occupancy and financial performance, and mentor a leadership team in a high-quality early learning service.

You will ensure compliance with NQF and WA regulations, foster safety and inclusion, and build strong partnerships with families and the community while collaborating with the Area Director to meet strategic goals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the 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 WA 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

Stakeholder management

Occupancy management

Financial management

Regulatory compliance

People management

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Busy Bees Centre Director position at 481 Balfour Street, Southern River WA 6110 offers a fixed-term term contract to 1 March 2027. Lead day-to-day operations, drive occupancy and financial performance, and mentor a leadership team in a high-quality early learning service.

You will ensure compliance with NQF and WA regulations, foster safety and inclusion, and build strong partnerships with families and the community while collaborating with the Area Director to meet strategic goals.