Centre Leader, Early Learning — Empower Teams

MAJELLA'S EARLY CHILDHOOD CONSULTANCY; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MAJELLA'S EARLY CHILDHOOD CONSULTANCY in Townsville invites a dynamic Centre Director to lead our privately owned, locally operated service. You will oversee day‑to‑day operations, guide educators and staff, and foster a positive workplace culture while ensuring high standards of care.

You will bring strong leadership, rostering expertise and a solid understanding of the National Law, Regulations and National Quality Standard, balancing people, compliance and operations to achieve service goals

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in early childhood education and care.
• Strong leadership, communication and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Ability to manage staffing matters and varied personalities constructively.
• Sound rostering skills and understanding educator-to-child ratios.
• A strong working knowledge of the National Law, National Regulations and National Quality Standard.
• The ability to remain organised, approachable and solutions‑focused in a busy environment.
• A commitment to creating a respectful and positive workplace culture.
• Relevant early childhood qualifications and current checks required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, supportive leadership to educators and staff
• Manage team dynamics and individual personalities with fairness, confidence and professionalism
• Prepare and maintain effective staff rosters in line with ratios, qualifications, occupancy and operational needs
• Ensure compliance with the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations
• Lead continuous improvement and support the centre's Quality Improvement Plan
• Maintain high standards across education, care, safety and service operations
• Support staff performance, development and accountability
• Build strong relationships with children, families and the local community
• Work collaboratively with the centre owners to achieve service goals

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Roster Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Organisational Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Development

Education

Early Childhood Qualifications

Job description

MAJELLA'S EARLY CHILDHOOD CONSULTANCY in Townsville invites a dynamic Centre Director to lead our privately owned, locally operated service. You will oversee day‑to‑day operations, guide educators and staff, and foster a positive workplace culture while ensuring high standards of care.

You will bring strong leadership, rostering expertise and a solid understanding of the National Law, Regulations and National Quality Standard, balancing people, compliance and operations to achieve service goals