Centre Director: Lead, Inspire & Elevate Early Childhood

Bestchance; Armstrong Creek; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Armstrong Creek East Children’s Centre, part of bestchance Child Family Care, is seeking a Centre Director to lead a large centre and sustain high quality education, safety and family partnerships.

You'll work with the Assistant Centre Director and Educational Leader to guide strategy, staffing and operations, modelling strong governance and inclusive practice, and driving continuous improvement across the service.

Qualifications

• ACECQA approved early childhood qualification.
• Substantial leadership and management experience in centre-based education and care.
• Current Victorian Working with Children Check and relevant background screenings.
• Capacity to work across centre operating hours.
• Commitment to child safety and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Inform the strategic development of the service: build on strengths and lead continuous improvement.
• Inspire and develop educators: coach, mentor and empower teams.
• Champion educational excellence: support high-quality learning experiences.
• Drive quality and compliance: lead in safety, regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Build outstanding family partnerships: foster genuine relationships with families.
• Make a real operational impact: strengthen daily operations, staffing coordination and communication.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Financial management

Regulatory knowledge

Family engagement

Change leadership

Diversity & inclusion

Education

ACECQA approved qualification

Early Childhood Teaching Degree

Job description

Armstrong Creek East Children’s Centre, part of bestchance Child Family Care, is seeking a Centre Director to lead a large centre and sustain high quality education, safety and family partnerships.

You'll work with the Assistant Centre Director and Educational Leader to guide strategy, staffing and operations, modelling strong governance and inclusive practice, and driving continuous improvement across the service.