Early Childhood Centre Director Harmony Early Education Canungra

Harmony Early Education; Canungra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% retention payment on top of Award

75% childcare fee discount

Job summary

Harmony Early Education Canungra is opening a brand-new centre and seeking a Centre Director to lead from the ground up. You will shape culture, recruit and develop a passionate team, and create a welcoming environment for children, families and educators.

You will partner with leadership teams to implement high-quality learning environments, drive occupancy, and champion safety and inclusion across all daily practices.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills are essential.
• Deep knowledge of quality education and care practices is required.
• Commitment to child safety and inclusive environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the new Canungra service with a focus on culture, quality and growth.
• Build and nurture a high-performing team and positive workplace culture.
• Establish relationships with families and the community to support occupancy and service quality.
• Drive curriculum excellence and continuous improvement in practice.
• Oversee operations, compliance and financial stewardship to ensure sustainable service delivery.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Relationship-building

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Centre Director – Lead With Heart, Purpose & Impact

Harmony Early Education Canungra – Brand New Centre Opening Soon!

Are you a passionate leader who brings people together, builds strong teams and creates a culture where educators, children and families thrive?

An exciting opportunity awaits! Harmony Early Education Canungra is preparing to open a brand-new early learning centre, and we are seeking an inspiring Centre Director to lead this exciting new chapter from the very beginning.

This is your opportunity to shape something special. From building a passionate team and establishing a positive workplace culture to creating meaningful relationships with families and setting the standard for quality education and care, you will play a pivotal role in bringing our newest service to life.

At Harmony Early Education, we believe great leadership shapes everything, the culture, the quality, the relationships and every child's first experience of belonging.

With genuine organisational support, leadership autonomy and the opportunity to build a service from the ground up, this is a role where your vision, values and leadership will make a lasting impact.

Be the Heart of Our New Service

As Centre Director, you will be more than a manager. You will be the driving force behind our brand-new Canungra service, creating a welcoming environment where children feel safe, families feel connected and educators feel valued.

You will be the steady anchor, the culture-keeper and the leader who sets the tone for excellence from day one.

You will lead with purpose, confidence and heart, building a strong foundation for a service that reflects Harmony's commitment t

Our Leaders Are Valued, Supported And Empowered Through

• A noncontact Centre Leadership Team - creating real capacity to lead, set standards and drive outcomes
• Dedicated Quality Managers - partnering with Centre Directors to strengthen learning environments and intentionally shape curriculum and practice
• Leadership support and coaching - providing the structure and guidance leaders need to thrive
• Strong operational and people support - so Centre Directors can focus on leadership, quality and growth, not just daytoday problem solving
• Quarterly offsite leadership forums and bimonthly development sessions - protected time for reflection, connection and meaningful growth
• Harmony Academy - leadership development that is practical, relevant and embedded in real centre challenges
• A culture of high trust, clear expectations and shared accountability
• 15% retention payment on top of Award - recognising commitment, stability and longterm leadership
• 75% childcare fee discount - supporting working parents

Our Commitment to Child & Cultural Safety

Protecting every child. Honouring every culture. Every day.

At Harmony, child and cultural safety are embedded in everything we do.

As Centre Director, you will champion safe, inclusive and respectful environments where every child and educator feels seen, safe and valued. You will lead a team that upholds the highest standards through strong governance, transparent processes, continuous learning, and meaningful partnerships with families and community.

Your Impact as Centre Director

In This Role, You Will

• Build and nurture a highperforming, committed team
• Strengthen relationships with children, families and community
• Ensure safe, highquality environments and practices
• Lead curriculum excellence and reflective practice
• Drive occupancy growth and strong financial stewardship
• Foster a culture of wellbeing, collaboration and accountability
• Embed Harmony's values and childsafe commitment into daily practice

You will have genuine influence over your centre's culture, team and growth, with the autonomy to lead, supported to succeed.

About You

You are an experienced early childhood leader who combines strong operational capability with a genuine passion for creating exceptional outcomes for children, families and your team.

You Bring

• Proven experience leading an early learning service and delivering high-quality outcomes
• A Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
• Completion of all the National Child Safety Training via Geccko, with current Certificates of Completion
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Quality Standard (NQS) and quality improvement practices
• A deep commitment to child safety, cultural safety and creating inclusive environments where every child belongs
• Kind, courageous leadership that builds trust, develops capability and inspires teams to thrive
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills
• Experience managing performance, compliance, operations and continuous improvement initiatives
• You are comfortable balancing heart and accountability, supporting your people while driving strong performance, maintaining quality standards and creating a centre culture where children, families and educators flourish.

Why Canungra?

Harmony Canungra is a 104-place centre and caters for children from birth to 5 years. Canungra is a welcoming community known for its natural surrounds, relaxed lifestyle, and strong sense of connection, providing a beautiful setting for children to learn, explore, and grow. Located at 7 Finch Road, Canungra, with operational hours of 6.30am to 6.30pm.

Lead With Purpose. Grow With Harmony.

If you're ready to lead with purpose, be trusted to make meaningful decisions, and grow with an organisation that values strong leadership — we would love to meet you.

Learn more at www.harmonylearning.com.au