Centre Director | Lead with Confidence | Tarneit / Point Cook

MH Consulting and Service; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly RDO

Professional development

Career progression

Retention grant

Recognition incentives

Job summary

MH Consulting and Service invites an experienced Centre Director to lead a thriving early learning service in Tarneit/Point Cook, Melbourne. You will guide a dedicated team, mentor staff and strengthen family connections while leveraging a strong leadership network.

The role benefits from an experienced Area Manager and State Manager, with a 100% occupancy service, offering ongoing professional development and a rewarding leadership opportunity.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA recognised).
• 2–3 years' leadership experience as Centre Director or similar.
• Strong knowledge of EYLF, NQF, QIP and E&C Regulations.
• Strong leadership to guide, motivate and develop a team.
• Familiar with childcare management systems such as Qikkids or Xplor.
• Current WWCC or VIT registration with First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma certs.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Lead a passionate team of educators with support from an Assistant Director and Educational Leader.
• Mentor staff, strengthen family connections and foster a positive centre environment.
• Operate within an established, high-occupancy service and build on its success.
• Shape the centre's direction and lead with confidence with a strong leadership network behind you.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Regulatory knowledge

EYLF knowledge

Staff mentoring

Education

Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ACECQA recognised)

Tools

Qikkids

Xplor

Job description

Centre Director | Lead with Confidence | Tarneit / Point Cook

Why Join Us? Looking for a leadership opportunity where you can truly thrive? Step into an established, high-performing early learning service where you'll have the autonomy to lead, the backing of a supportive senior management team and the opportunity to make a lasting impact. This is an opportunity to be part of an organisation that genuinely invests in its people and recognises the important role Centre Directors play in creating successful, thriving services.

Why This Organisation?

• Take the lead of a well-established, well-resourced early learning service with a dedicated and experienced team.
• Receive ongoing guidance and encouragement from an approachable Area Manager and collaborative State Manager who are committed to your success.
• Enjoy a monthly RDO, continued professional development and a workplace culture that values and recognises its Centre Directors.
• Ideally situated near Williams Landing, Hoppers Crossing, Tarneit and Point Cook, making it accessible from Melbourne's growing western suburbs.

About the Role

As Centre Director, you'll lead a passionate team of educators, supported by a full-time, off-the-floor Assistant Director and Educational Leader, allowing you to dedicate more time to mentoring your people, strengthening family connections and fostering a positive centre environment.

With the service operating at 100% occupancy, you'll be joining an established centre where you can build on its success, further develop your team and continue delivering exceptional outcomes for children and families.

You’ll have the freedom to contribute your ideas, shape the centre’s direction and lead with confidence, knowing you have a strong and supportive leadership network behind you.

What We're Looking For

• Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ACECQA recognised)
• At least 2–3 years' experience as a Centre Director or in a similar leadership capacity
• Sound knowledge of the EYLF, NQF, QIP and Education and Care Regulations
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide, motivate and develop a capable team
• Familiarity with Qikkids, Xplor or comparable childcare management systems
• Current WWCC or VIT Registration, along with First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management certification
• Full Australian working rights

What's On Offer

• Attractive salary package + superannuation
• Additional ECEC retention grant
• Monthly RDO
• Access to ongoing professional development and career progression
• Reward and recognition incentives acknowledging your contribution
• The opportunity to lead a thriving service with genuine support from an experienced senior leadership team

If you're an experienced Centre Director seeking a fresh opportunity where you can feel supported, appreciated and inspired to lead, we'd love to hear from you.