Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor

Waldorf Little Learners; Bongaree; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Joining incentive

Retention incentive

Job summary

Waldorf Little Learners, a family-owned early learning service near Bribie Island, is seeking an experienced Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor. The role focuses on guiding the service with a calm, engaging learning environment and strong community ties.

You will lead people, drive high expectations, and translate them into thoughtful daily practice.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success leading a Centre or equivalent role in early childhood education.
• ACECQA-approved Diploma in ECEC or equivalent/higher qualification.
• Strong knowledge of NQF, NQS, EYLF and National Regulations.
• Current Queensland Blue Card and required First Aid/CPR/Anaphylaxis training.
• Australian work rights and willingness to undergo child safety checks.
• Commitment to nature-based, play-led learning and respectful relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the service, strengthen operations and improve outcomes for children, families and staff.
• Oversee compliance, supervision, risk management and the Quality Improvement Plan.
• Lead recruitment, induction, performance management and rostering.
• Manage enrolments, CCS administration and budgets using OWNA and service systems.
• Foster warm, professional relationships with families and build a positive team culture.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Education leadership

Change management

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Tools

OWNA

Job description

Waldorf Little Learners – Nurturing Little Minds, Naturally

$120,000-$150,000 per year plus super | Performance and retention incentives

Lead a service where childhood is cherished and your leadership is supported.

If you love leading people, building family trust and creating a calm, engaging place for children to learn, we would love to meet you.

Waldorf Little Learners is a family owned early learning service in Ningi, near Bribie Island. Our nature based philosophy celebrates meaningful play, creativity and connection. Real grass, trees and natural learning spaces are part of everyday life, alongside our Little Explorers Bush Kindy and Beach Kindy experiences.

We are seeking an experienced Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor to guide our next chapter. You may currently be a Centre Manager, Service Manager or Director. What matters is your ability to bring people together, follow through and translate high expectations into thoughtful daily practice.

Support to lead well

You will have the support of an Operations Manager and additional operational support, alongside direct access to our owners. You will work with us to strengthen the service, develop your team and make practical improvements that benefit children, families and educators.

What we offer

$120,000-$150,000 annual salary plus superannuation, matched to your experience and demonstrated leadership capability.

Performance bonus opportunity, with clear, agreed measures across quality, team development, family experience and sustainable service performance.

A $5,000 joining and retention incentive, paid as $2,500 after six months and $2,500 after twelve months, subject to agreed employment and performance conditions.

Operations Manager support and direct access to approachable, involved owners.

Staff discount on childcare gap fees and priority access to care, subject to availability and service policy.

Professional development, coaching and mentoring to support your leadership.

Supported by a long standing 2IC.

A beautiful natural environment and an opportunity to shape a service with a clear philosophy and strong community focus.

Lead a safe, inclusive service with child safety and wellbeing at the centre of every decision.

Coach and develop educators, build a respectful and accountable team culture, and manage recruitment, induction and performance with support.

Build warm, professional relationships with families and respond to concerns with care, clarity and timely follow through.

Lead compliance, supervision and risk management, the Quality Improvement Plan, and assessment and rating preparation in partnership with the Operations Manager.

Support high-quality educational practice and inclusive approaches for children with diverse needs.

Oversee rosters, staffing, enrolments, CCS administration and budgets using OWNA and agreed service systems.

Grow sustainable occupancy through positive family experiences, thoughtful tour follow up and community connections.

What you will bring

Demonstrated success as a Centre Director, Centre Manager, Service Manager or Nominated Supervisor in early childhood education and care.

An ACECQA-approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or an approved equivalent or higher qualification.

Strong practical knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard, EYLF, and the National Law and Regulations.

Confidence leading teams, managing change and balancing educational quality with sound service operations.

A current Queensland Blue Card or applicable exemption, and current First Aid, CPR, asthma, anaphylaxis and child protection training appropriate to the role.

Australian work rights and willingness to undertake relevant child safety screening and professional reference checks.

A genuine connection with nature based, play-led learning and respectful relationships.

We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds. Appointment is subject to satisfactory suitability, qualification, child safety and reference checks. Incentive terms will be provided in writing before acceptance of an offer.