Centre Director – New service – 30 minutes from the CBD
ANZUK Education
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Job summary
ANZUK Education is opening a new community-focused early learning centre near Adelaide. The Centre Director will lead this exciting project, shaping culture, staffing, and pedagogy within a respected educational framework.
The ideal candidate brings centre leadership experience in a long day care setting, strong EYLF/NQS knowledge, and current safety checks, with a passion for child-focused education and collaborative leadership.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA equivalent).
- Strong knowledge of the EYLF and NQS.
- Current RRHAN, First Aid, and Working With Children Check (SA).
- Experience as a Centre Manager within a long day care setting.
Responsibilities
- Lead and shape the culture, team and practices within the new centre.
- Build trusting relationships with families, staff and the community.
- Lead from the floor when needed, balancing structure and flexibility.
- Commit to ongoing professional growth and leadership development.
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- Centre Director - New service - 30 minutes from the CBD
The Centre
This new, community-focused early learning environment, located in a beautiful pocket of Adelaide and opening in October 2026, is seeking a Centre Director to lead this exciting new chapter. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative approach to early education.
Leadership is deeply committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and continuous learning for children, families and staff alike. The educational approach supports curiosity-driven experiences, allowing children the time and space to develop at their own pace within a structured, nurturing environment.
The Opportunity
As the face of the centre, your ability to build trusting relationships, lead with intention, and introduce meaningful practices will be essential.
We are seeking someone who is proactive, collaborative and willing to lead from the floor when needed someone who thrives in an environment that values both structure and flexibility, and who is passionate about creating purposeful learning experiences. Ongoing professional growth is strongly supported, with opportunities to further develop your leadership and pedagogical knowledge.
The Benefits
- Up to $120 + super (depending on experience)
- Strong mentorship from experienced leadership
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Thoughtfully resourced environments
- Opportunity to build your team and grow in a thriving community
The Ideal Applicant
The ideal candidate will have experience as a Centre Manager within a long day care setting. You will bring a strong understanding of early childhood frameworks alongside a genuine commitment to high-quality, child-focused education.
- Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of the EYLF and NQS
- Passion for guiding both children and educators in a respectful, collaborative way
- Experience with new centre openings will be highly regarded
- Current RRHAN, First Aid, and Working With Children Check (SA)
ANZUK Education is a child-safeorganisationcommitted to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. All applicants must complete child safety screening before starting, and all staff must follow our child-safe practices and those of our partner schools and early childhood services.
We support educators in finding rewarding careers across early childhood, primary, secondary, and special education settings - within government, faith-based, and independent schools - both in Australia and overseas.
As a diverse and inclusive employer, we welcome applicants of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural backgrounds, and beliefs, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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