Centre Director & Nominated Supervisor V2

Montessori Milestones; Sydney; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $115,000-$125,000 plus 0%–

Performance bonus up to $15,000 p.a.

Job summary

Montessori Milestones Westmead invites a Centre Director & Nominated Supervisor to lead a 154-place centre from inception. You will shape culture, mentor a growing team, and deliver exceptional early learning aligned to NQF standards.

Reporting to the Approved Provider, you’ll oversee regulatory compliance, safety, and educational quality while fostering strong family relationships and a high-performing centre environment.

Qualifications

• ACECQA-approved qualification appropriate to the position and eligibility to act as Nominated Supervisor.
• At least 4 years' demonstrated experience as a Centre Director in an early childhood setting.
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard and relevant National Law and Regulations.
• Demonstrated experience leading sizeable early childhood teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide confident, visible leadership across the service and day-to-day operation.
• Lead the 2IC and educational team, establishing expectations and accountability.
• Act as Nominated Supervisor and ensure compliance with NQF and Regulations.
• Maintain child safety, rights and best interests in all decisions.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, probation, performance reviews and issues.
• Maintain compliant staffing ratios and rostering with the 2IC.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Regulatory compliance

Child protection

Communication

Education

ACECQA qualification

Job description

Centre Director & Nominated Supervisor V2

An opportunity to lead, shape and grow a brand-new 154-place early learning centre with the autonomy, resources and leadership support to make a genuine impact.

Montessori Milestones Westmead is seeking an exceptional Centre Director & Nominated Supervisor to take ownership of our flagship centre from day one. This is more than a traditional Centre Director role. You'll have the opportunity to build a high-performing team, establish a positive centre culture and shape an outstanding early learning experience for children and families.

Reporting directly to the Approved Provider, you'll lead a 154-place service supported by a dedicated 2IC, Educational Leader, Room Leaders and Administration/Enrolment Officer.

Importantly, both the Director and 2IC will ordinarily operate supernumerary, giving you the time and capacity to focus on what matters most: leading your people, mentoring educators, building strong family relationships and delivering an exceptional service.

You'll enjoy significant autonomy while taking responsibility for operational excellence, regulatory compliance, child safety, educational quality and the centre's sustainable growth.

Key responsibilities

Provide confident, visible and accountable leadership across the service and take ownership of the effective day-to-day operation of the centre

Lead the 2IC, Educational Leader, Room Leaders, educators and administration team, establishing clear expectations, communication and accountability across the centre

Act as the service's Nominated Supervisor and ensure the service operates in accordance with applicable Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard and approved service policies

Ensure children's safety, rights and best interests remain paramount in decisions and actions, leading a strong child-safe culture and ensuring staff understand child protection, mandatory reporting, professional boundaries and expected standards of conduct

Lead recruitment and selection of centre employees, lead onboarding, induction, probation and performance reviews, and manage underperformance and workplace issues promptly, fairly and professionally

Maintain compliant ratios and qualification requirements at all times, prepare and oversee efficient staff rosters with the 2IC, and manage leave, absences and relief coverage

Work closely with the Educational Leader and Room Leaders to maintain high-quality educational practice, support implementation of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standard, and ensure educational programs are meaningful and child-centred

Build strong, respectful relationships with current and prospective families, remain accessible to parents and carers, and manage complaints professionally

Lead the centre's ongoing Quality Improvement Plan with the Educational Leader and leadership team, maintain evidence of continuous improvement and conduct regular internal compliance and quality reviews

Oversee effective systems for work health and safety, incidents, injuries, medical conditions, emergency and evacuation procedures, food safety and hygiene, infection control, and building and equipment safety

About you

An ACECQA-approved qualification appropriate to the position and eligibility/suitability to act as Nominated Supervisor

At least 4 years' demonstrated experience as a Centre Director within an early childhood education and care environment

Substantial knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard and relevant National Law and Regulations

Demonstrated experience leading and developing sizeable early childhood teams

Strong understanding of staffing ratios, rostering and workforce planning

Demonstrated experience managing staff performance and difficult workplace matters

Strong knowledge of child protection and safeguarding requirements

Current Working With Children Check and required child protection, first aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis qualifications/training, as applicable

Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Resourceful, emotionally intelligent, quick thinker and problem solver with strong interpersonal skills and ability to remain calm and decisive

About us

Montessori Milestones is a purpose-built early learning service in Westmead, designed to provide children with a high-quality educational environment that encourages independence, curiosity, confidence and a lifelong love of learning. Our approach combines the principles of Montessori education with contemporary early childhood practice and the requirements of the National Quality Framework. We are building a centre where quality extends beyond the physical environment: an exceptional team, strong family relationships and a culture where children are safe, respected and supported to thrive.

Base salary $115,000-$125,000 plus superannuation

Performance bonus of up to $15,000 p.a. based on agreed KPI measures including child safety and compliance, quality, people, families, occupancy and enrolments, operational and financial performance, and leadership

Opportunity to help establish Montessori Milestones before opening, including recruiting the foundation team, developing staffing structure, supporting service-approval activities, and establishing leadership expectations and centre culture