Early Learning Centre Director: Lead, Grow and Inspire

Busy Bees; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare gap-fee discounts

Paid learning & development

EAP wellbeing support

Centre career progression

Job summary

Busy Bees is seeking an experienced Centre Director for our Prahran location to lead a high-quality early learning service and drive occupancy and financial performance. You will build a strong leadership team, ensuring safety, inclusion and excellence while partnering with families and the local community.

Reporting to the Area Director, you will manage rosters, compliance and staff development, shaping a safe, high-performing environment across the centre.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved).
• Current Working with Children Check for VIC.
• Proven experience leading a service, ideally in a medium to large centre.
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and EYLF.
• Demonstrated ability to manage occupancy, rosters and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of a high-quality early learning service.
• Drive occupancy growth and financial performance in line with budget targets.
• Build, mentor and retain a high-performing leadership team.
• Maintain compliance with the National Quality Framework and VIC regulations.
• Foster a culture of safety, inclusion and educational excellence.
• Develop strong partnerships with families and the local community.
• Collaborate with Area Director and support functions to achieve strategic goals.
• Lead performance management, workforce planning and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Diploma/Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved)

Job description

Busy Bees is seeking an experienced Centre Director for our Prahran location to lead a high-quality early learning service and drive occupancy and financial performance. You will build a strong leadership team, ensuring safety, inclusion and excellence while partnering with families and the local community.

Reporting to the Area Director, you will manage rosters, compliance and staff development, shaping a safe, high-performing environment across the centre.