Early Childhood Centre Director | Northern Suburbs Melbourne

anzuk; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Well-resourced environment

Mentoring

Collaborative culture

Open-door leadership

Regular reviews

Job summary

ANZUK Education in Melbourne's Northern Suburbs is seeking an experienced Centre Director to lead a brand-new early childhood service opening soon. You’ll build the leadership and educator team, shape the centre culture, and set high standards for quality and relationships with families.

You’ll work closely with the owner and state manager, drive occupancy, ensure compliance with EYLF/NQF, and nurture a warm, values-driven team.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in early childhood education required.
• Strong people leadership and mentoring experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with families and staff.
• Ability to develop and lead a high-performing team across rooms.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, lead and support your team across all rooms.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with families and staff.
• Manage day-to-day operations, compliance, and enrolments.
• Collaborate with ownership to drive occupancy and team culture.
• Uphold NQF, EYLF/VEYLDF, and Child Safe standards.
• Be present and actively lead by example.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Team development

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Early Childhood Centre Director | Northern Suburbs Melbourne

About the Opportunity This is not just another Centre Manager role — this is a rare chance to create something great from day one.

We’re searching for an experienced and passionate leader in the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne manage and help develop a brand-new, purpose-built early childhood education service opening soon. With 120 licensed places, the centre will offer a nurturing, family-first environment with a strong focus on quality and team culture.

As the Centre Manager, you’ll be supported directly by the owner and state manager, who have decades of sector experience. Together, you’ll shape the service, build the entire leadership and educator team, and create a centre that reflects your shared values and vision.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Work in a beautiful, well resourced and supportive environment
• Culture of continuous improvement initiatives and quality outcomes
• One-on-one mentoring
• Opportunity to lead a warm, collaborative, and values-driven culture
• Regular reviews, support, and open-door leadership

Why This Role is Special

You won’t be walking into someone else’s centre or culture — you’ll be at the heart of building it. From hiring your team to setting the tone for quality, relationships, and growth, this is your opportunity to create something meaningful that truly reflects who you are as a leader.

Who We’re Looking For

• A Diploma (or higher) qualified leader in early childhood education
• Someone with strong people leadership and mentoring experience
• A warm, open communicator who leads by example
• Someone reflective, adaptable, and committed to ongoing growth
• Experience managing compliance, enrolments, and team development
• Above all, a passion for building something special

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, lead, and support your team across all rooms
• Build strong, trusting relationships with families and staff
• Manage day-to-day operations, compliance, and enrolments
• Collaborate with ownership to drive occupancy and team culture
• Uphold NQF, EYLF/VEYLDF, and Child Safe standards
• Be present

ANZUK Education is a child-safe organisationcommitted to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. All applicants must complete child safety screening before starting, and all staff must follow our child-safe practices and those of our partner schools and early childhood services.

We support educators in finding rewarding careers across early childhood, primary, secondary, and special education settings - within government, faith-based, and independent schools - both in Australia and overseas.

As a diverse and inclusive employer, we welcome applicants of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural backgrounds, and beliefs, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.