Centre Director: Lead & Grow an Early Learning Centre

Busy Bees Early Learning Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly benefits

50% childcare gap-fee discounts for永久

Paid learning & development

Supportive leaders & inclusive teams

Career pathways to leadership

Global & national opportunities

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Job summary

Busy Bees is seeking an experienced Centre Director for Busy Bees at Southern River on a full-time fixed-term contract. You will lead daily operations, drive occupancy and financial performance, and cultivate a safe, inclusive learning environment where children, families and educators thrive.

You will build and mentor a strong leadership team, ensure compliance with NQF and WA regulations, and foster partnerships with families and the local community while collaborating with Area Directors to

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved).
• Current Working with Children Check for WA.
• Proven experience leading a service, ideally within 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

Occupancy management

Financial performance

Stakeholder management

People management

Communication

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Busy Bees is seeking an experienced Centre Director for Busy Bees at Southern River on a full-time fixed-term contract. You will lead daily operations, drive occupancy and financial performance, and cultivate a safe, inclusive learning environment where children, families and educators thrive.

You will build and mentor a strong leadership team, ensure compliance with NQF and WA regulations, and foster partnerships with families and the local community while collaborating with Area Directors to