Centre Director | Mickleham / Epping | Lead with Confidence

MH Consulting and Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly RDO

Professional development

Salary plus ECEC grant

Job summary

MH Consulting and Services is seeking an experienced Centre Director for a thriving Melbourne northern service. You will mentor a dedicated team, strengthen educational practices and lead with confidence across Mickleham, Epping and surrounding suburbs.

Join a supported leadership structure with a focus on work-life balance, monthly RDOs, and ongoing professional growth in a well-resourced centre. Australian working rights and relevant certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a Centre Director or senior leadership role
• Strong mentoring and people development capabilities
• Solid understanding of early childhood frameworks (EYLF, NQF, QIP) and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Inspire and mentor a dedicated team to deliver high-quality education and care
• Nurture a positive centre culture and build strong relationships with children, families and educators
• Strengthen educational practices and drive quality outcomes while supporting professional growth
• Develop people and lead with confidence within the leadership structure

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ACECQA recognised)

Job description

Centre Director | Mickleham / Epping | Lead with Confidence

MH Consulting and Services – Mickleham VIC

Why Join Us?
What if your next leadership role gave you more time to do what you love?

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced Centre Director to lead a thriving, well-resourced early learning service in Melbourne's northern growth corridor, within reach of Mickleham, Epping, Roxburgh Park and surrounding suburbs.

Join an organisation where your experience is respected, your ideas are welcomed and you're given the autonomy and encouragement to lead with confidence.

Why This Organisation?

• A leadership team you can rely on: Work alongside a full-time, off-the-floor Assistant Director and a full-time, off-the-floor Educational Leader, giving you valuable operational and educational support.


• Senior leaders who genuinely support you: An approachable Area Manager and collaborative State Manager who are committed to coaching, guiding and empowering their Centre Directors.


• Your wellbeing matters: Enjoy a monthly RDO and an organisation that recognises the importance of a healthy work-life balance.


• Your voice is valued: Bring your experience, ideas and leadership style to an environment that encourages collaboration, continuous improvement and professional growth.

About the Role

As Centre Director, you'll inspire and mentor a dedicated team, nurture a positive centre culture and build meaningful relationships with children, families and educators.

With an established leadership structure supporting you, you'll have the opportunity to focus on developing your people, strengthening educational practices and driving quality outcomes, while continuing to grow professionally and build on the service's success.

What We're Looking For

• Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ACECQA recognised)


• Proven Centre Director experience or substantial experience in a comparable senior leadership position


• Strong understanding of the EYLF, NQF, QIP and Education and Care Regulations


• A confident, collaborative leader who enjoys mentoring and developing educators


• A genuine passion for building positive relationships with children, families and teams


• Current WWCC or VIT Registration, relevant First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification, and full Australian working rights

Experience with Qikkids, Xplor or similar childcare management systems would be advantageous.

What's On Offer

• Monthly RDO supporting work-life balance


• Full-time, off-the-floor Assistant Director and Educational Leader


• Approachable and experienced Area Manager and State Manager


• Ongoing professional development and leadership growth opportunities


• Reward and recognition incentives


• A thriving, well-resourced service with a dedicated team


• Competitive salary + superannuation + additional ECEC retention grant, negotiable for the right team player.

Ready for Your Next Chapter?

If you're an experienced Centre Director who loves leading people but is looking for an environment where you feel genuinely supported, appreciated and empowered, this could be a wonderful next chapter.

Whether you're actively exploring opportunities or simply curious about what else might be out there, we'd love to have a confidential conversation and share more about this opportunity.

All enquiries and applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

MH Consulting and Servicesis a recruitment company specialising in Early Childhood in finding suitable candidates forpermanent placements. Our experienced consultants are committed and driven to providing exceptional quality service by matchingthe right candidate to the role within this vulnerableindustry.

Additional information

• Full-time off-the-floor AD & Educational Leader


• Supportive senior leaders who coach & empower


• Monthly RDO + competitive salary + ECEC grant