Centre Director: Lead Learning, Growth & Community

Busy Bees Early Learning Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare fee discounts

Professional development

EAP & wellbeing support

Career progression

Job summary

Busy Bees Willetton is seeking a Centre Director to lead our 72-place early learning service. You’ll oversee daily operations, drive occupancy and financial performance, and nurture a high-performing team within a safety-first, quality-focused culture.

You’ll bring an ACECQA-approved Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care, WA Working with Children Check, and deep knowledge of NQF/EYLF. Join a supportive network dedicated to excellent learning and community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a high-quality early learning service.
• Strong knowledge of NQF, EYLF and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing occupancy, rosters and financial performance.
• Ability to build and mentor a high-performing leadership team.

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 Area Director and support functions to achieve strategic goals.
• Lead performance management, workforce planning, and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Strategic planning

Compliance

Relationship building

Occupancy growth

Education

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

Job description

Busy Bees Willetton is seeking a Centre Director to lead our 72-place early learning service. You’ll oversee daily operations, drive occupancy and financial performance, and nurture a high-performing team within a safety-first, quality-focused culture.

You’ll bring an ACECQA-approved Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care, WA Working with Children Check, and deep knowledge of NQF/EYLF. Join a supportive network dedicated to excellent learning and community partnerships.