Centre Director | NEW SERVICE

Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Huntly; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award salary

Retention wage boost

75% childcare fee discount

Novated vehicle leasing

Free annual health certifications

Free annual child protection training

Paid leadership development

Job summary

Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Huntly in Huntly VIC is seeking a Centre Director to lead daily operations, mentor a team of educators, and ensure the delivery of top‑quality early learning programs. You will oversee staffing rosters and budgeting while fostering strong relationships with families and the local community.

The role requires a Diploma or ACECQA‑approved degree in Early Childhood, current WWCC and first aid qualifications, and proven leadership experience in an early childhood

Qualifications

• Diploma in Children's Services or ACECQA‑approved Early Childhood Degree.
• Experience as a Centre Director in an early childhood setting.
• Current WWCC, approved first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis, and asthma qualifications.
• National Child Protection Certificates (up to Unit 5).
• Strong knowledge of EYLF, NQS, and QIP.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of early childhood professionals.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day operations in line with legislative requirements and company policies.
• Providing leadership, mentorship, and guidance to staff.
• Ensuring the delivery of high-quality early learning programs by educators.
• Handling staff rosters and budgeting in line with budget guidelines.
• Establishing strong relationships with children, families, educators, the local community, and stakeholders.
• Attracting, converting, and retaining families through tours, enrolments, and orientations with the Enrolments Team.

Skills

Leadership & staff mentoring

Verbal and written communication

Staff rostering

Relationship building with families

Pedagogical practice

Education

Diploma in Children's Services

ACE CQAQ/Approved Early Childhood Degree

Tools

Enrolments software

Budgeting tools

Job description

Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Huntly – Huntly VIC

At Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Huntly, we are committed to providing a child safe environment where every child is respected, heard, and protected. All educators, leaders, and team members share the responsibility for ensuring children’s safety, wellbeing, and empowerment.

We are seeking a passionate, driven and knowledgeable Centre Director, who has the experience and desire to lead, support and manage our team of Educators, and help with the day-to-day running of our amazing childcare centre!

About the role

• Managing day-to-day operations in accordance with legislative requirements and company policies.
• Providing leadership, mentorship, and guidance to our dedicated staff.
• Ensuring the delivery of high-quality early learning programs by our passionate educators.
• Effectively handling and managing the centre's staffing rosters and financial requirements in line with budget guidelines.
• Establishing and nurturing strong relationships with children, families, educators, the local business community, and all stakeholders.
• Actively participating in attracting, converting, and retaining families through effective management of tours, enrolments, and orientation in collaboration with our Enrolments Team.

About you

• Hold a Diploma in Children's Services or an Early Childhood Degree approved by ACECQA.
• Previous experience as a Centre Director in an early childhood setting.
• Current WWCC, approved first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis, and asthma qualifications
• National Child Protection Certificates (up to Unit 5)
• Exhibit an extensive understanding of the Early Years Learning Development Framework, National Quality Standards (NQS), and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Showcase the ability to lead and mentor a team of dedicated early childhood professionals.
• Demonstrate the ability to incorporate critical thinking and reflective practice into daily operations.

What we can offer you

• An above award salary, rewarding your experience and knowledge!
• Workers Retention Wage Boost on top of a competitive wage!
• 75% off out-of-pocket childcare fees
• Access to discounts from hundreds of well-known brands and retailers, including groceries, fuel, gyms, leisure and utilities!
• Access to novated vehicle leasing, enhancing your take-home pay!
• Free annual flu shot, first aid, asthma, and anaphylaxis certification.
• Free annual child protection training
• Paid professional development and leadership programs
• Leading indoor and outdoor learning environments
• Innovative learning environments where you can build strong pedagogical practice
• Progression opportunities with fast growing company
• Friendly and supportive Management and Head Office teams.