Centre Director: Lead Growth & Teams in Early Childhood

ANZUK Education; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Incentives

Career progression

Autonomy

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff benefits

Job summary

ANZUK Education is seeking a Centre Manager for a vibrant early childhood service in Box Hill area. You will lead from the front, drive enrolments, and cultivate strong relationships with families and the local community.

You will inspire educators, manage day-to-day operations, and collaborate with an experienced leadership team to ensure high-quality programs and service excellence in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or ACECQA-approved qualification.
• Experience as Centre Director, Assistant Director or ready for next step (2IC).
• Strong leadership and people management skills; able to mentor teams.
• Experience growing occupancy, enrolment strategies or community engagement.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills; passion for high-quality early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the service.
• Drive occupancy growth and maintain enrolment numbers.
• Build relationships with families and the local community.
• Develop and mentor a team of educators.
• Create a positive, collaborative workplace culture.
• Support high-quality educational programs and practice.
• Ensure compliance with NQF and regulatory requirements.
• Manage family tours, enrolment enquiries and parent engagement.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Occupancy growth

Education

Diploma in ECE

Bachelor in ECE

ACECQA-approved qualification

Job description

ANZUK Education is seeking a Centre Manager for a vibrant early childhood service in Box Hill area. You will lead from the front, drive enrolments, and cultivate strong relationships with families and the local community.

You will inspire educators, manage day-to-day operations, and collaborate with an experienced leadership team to ensure high-quality programs and service excellence in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.