Centre Director, Leichhardt North - Lead an ECE Centre

Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-Award Pay

Bonuses and allowances for Educational

Professional development (paid)

Rostered Day Off every 4 weeks

Childcare discounts

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Salary packaging

Job summary

Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services (SCECS) is seeking a Permanent Full-time Centre Director for our Leichhardt North location. This newly acquired 75-place service offers the opportunity to build your own team and establish operations from the ground up.

You will lead with a values‑based approach, supported by leadership teams, and benefit from above‑award pay, bonuses, and extensive professional development. A rostered day off every four weeks enhances work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Care is essential.
• Minimum 2 years in a Director or leadership role in an early learning setting.
• Strong knowledge of NQS, NQF and EYLF; ability to navigate assessment and rating.
• Demonstrated planning and documentation skills for learning programs.
• Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management, and Food Safety certificates.
• WWCC clearance and a commitment to Catholic education values.

Responsibilities

• Lead and build a dedicated Centre Director team for Leichhardt North.
• Oversee setup of the newly acquired service and ongoing operations.
• Uphold high-quality education and care aligned with NQF/EYLF standards.
• Collaborate with leadership, admin, and educators to ensure compliance and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Assessment & Rating

Planning & documentation

Regulatory knowledge

WWCC

First aid certs

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services (SCECS) is seeking a Permanent Full-time Centre Director for our Leichhardt North location. This newly acquired 75-place service offers the opportunity to build your own team and establish operations from the ground up.

You will lead with a values‑based approach, supported by leadership teams, and benefit from above‑award pay, bonuses, and extensive professional development. A rostered day off every four weeks enhances work‑life balance.