Centre Director | Relocation Opportunity | Adelaide’s Fastest Growing Community

ANZUK Education; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Anzuk is seeking an experienced Centre Director to lead a well-established early learning centre in Adelaide’s fast-growing community. You will shape the service, support families and mentor educators, with relocation assistance available for the right candidate.

This leadership role offers robust professional development, strong executive support, and opportunities to drive occupancy, service quality and the centre's future growth in a dynamic regional market.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Centre Director in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework and relevant legislation.
• Experience managing occupancy, budgets and centre performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a high-quality early learning service.
• Build strong community and family connections.
• Mentor and develop a passionate team of educators.
• Drive occupancy and centre performance.
• Influence the culture and success of a growing service.
• Position yourself for future leadership opportunities as the business expands.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

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Centre Director | Relocation Opportunity | Adelaide’s Fastest Growing Community

About the Centre
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Centre Director to lead a well-established early learning centre in one of Adelaide’s fastest-growing regions.
With significant residential development underway and thousands of new families moving into the area, this is more than a Centre Director role. It’s an opportunity to become a respected leader within a growing community, shape the future of a service, and create a lasting impact on children, families and educators.
If you’re an experienced Director looking for your next challenge, or considering a move from interstate for greater lifestyle balance and long-term career growth, we’d love to hear from you.

Why This Opportunity?
You’ll be joining a supportive national early learning provider that invests heavily in leadership development, operational support and career progression.
As the local community continues to expand, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead and grow a high-quality early learning service
• Build strong community and family connections
• Mentor and develop a passionate team of educators
• Drive occupancy and centre performance
• Influence the culture and success of a growing service
• Position yourself for future leadership opportunities as the business continues to expand

About You
We’re looking for a confident and experienced leader who is passionate about creating exceptional outcomes for children, families and teams.
You will bring:

• Previous experience as a Centre Director within Early Childhood Education and Care
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• A proven ability to build high-performing teams
• Sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework and relevant legislation
• Experience managing occupancy, budgets and centre performance
• A genuine commitment to creating positive experiences for children and families
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

What’s On Offer?

• Competitive salary package
• Performance incentives
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training
• Support from an experienced operations and leadership team
• Clear pathways for future career progression
• The opportunity to lead within a rapidly growing community

Why Adelaide?
Enjoy the perfect balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle.
Adelaide offers affordable housing, excellent schools, shorter commute times, world-class food and wine regions, beautiful beaches, and a welcoming community atmosphere.