Centre Director - Leichhardt

Mini Masterminds; Sydney; Vor Ort; AUD 120.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Above Award salary

Leadership development

Career progression

Head Office support

Childcare discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Zusammenfassung

Mini Masterminds Leichhardt is seeking a Full-Time Centre Director to lead overall operations, ensuring exceptional education and care while cultivating a positive, collaborative team culture.

You will mentor educators, build trusted partnerships with families, and drive continuous improvement across the service, reporting to Head Office Leadership Team. A strong background in early childhood leadership and compliance is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Diploma or Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA-approved).
• Experience as Centre Director or senior leadership in Early Childhood Education.
• Current WWCC and First Aid/CPR, Asthma, Anaphylaxis certifications.
• Current Child Protection training/certificate.
• Strong knowledge of EYLF, NQF, and NQS.

Aufgaben

• Lead day-to-day centre operations ensuring high-quality education and care.
• Mentor and develop educators to achieve professional goals.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, high-performing team culture.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and community.
• Ensure compliance with NQF, NQS and relevant legislation.
• Drive occupancy, quality improvement, and centre performance.
• Manage staffing, rostering, and resources effectively.
• Collaborate with Head Office Leadership Team to meet organisational goals.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

EYLF/NQF/NQS knowledge

Ausbildung

Diploma or Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA-approved)

Jobbeschreibung

About Mini Masterminds

Mini Masterminds is a leading early childhood education provider committed to creating safe, nurturing, and inspiring learning environments where every child can thrive.

Mini Masterminds Leichhardt - Centre Director

About Mini Masterminds

Mini Masterminds is a leading early childhood education provider committed to creating safe, nurturing, and inspiring learning environments where every child can thrive.

We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Full-Time Centre Director to join our team at Mini Masterminds Leichhardt (32-place centre).

Guided by our values of Individual Care, Quality Education, and Genuine Love, our purpose-built centres provide engaging learning environments where children are encouraged to explore, discover, and develop confidence through meaningful play-based learning. We are passionate about supporting every child's development while fostering a workplace where educators feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow.

About The Role

As Centre Director, you will lead the overall operations of the centre, ensuring the delivery of exceptional education and care while creating a positive and collaborative team culture.

Working closely with the Operations and Head Office Leadership teams, you will mentor and develop educators, build strong partnerships with families, and drive continuous improvement across all aspects of the service. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader who is passionate about making a meaningful impact on children, families, and their team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the centre, ensuring high-quality education and care
• Inspire, mentor, and support educators to achieve their professional goals
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and the local community
• Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Quality Standards (NQS), and all relevant legislation
• Drive occupancy, quality improvement initiatives, and overall centre performance
• Manage staffing, rostering, and centre resources effectively
• Work collaboratively with the Head Office Leadership Team to achieve organisational goals

Why Join Mini Masterminds?

• Above Award salary
• Tailored leadership development and succession planning
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• Supportive Head Office Leadership Team
• Childcare discounts for employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Be part of a growing organisation that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA-approved)
• Previous experience as a Centre Director or in a senior leadership position within Early Childhood Education
• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certifications
• Current Child Protection training/certificate
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), National Quality Framework (NQF), and National Quality Standards (NQS)
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• A genuine passion for leading teams and delivering high-quality education and care

Applicants must have valid Australian working rights. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.