Executive Centre Director: Lead, Inspire & Grow Teams

Guardian Early Learning Group; Caloundra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Coaching sessions

Leadership Academy

Thrive and To Be Me programs

Centre Directors Bonus Scheme

Support from Area Managers

Job summary

Guardian Caloundra is seeking a dedicated Centre Director to lead the centre community, uniting educators, families and children around care, learning and safety. You’ll drive high‑quality practice, strengthen operational performance and champion a culture of continuous improvement across the team.

You’ll access tailored development opportunities through the Leadership Academy and coaching, with a performance‑based bonus linked to occupancy, safety and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Has successfully led an Early Childhood Education and Care service.
• Builds engaged, high‑performing teams.
• Demonstrates strong operational, commercial and compliance capability.
• Builds trusted relationships with children, families and local communities.
• Leads with confidence, accountability, authenticity and care.
• Holds relevant early childhood qualifications and can meet Nominated Supervisor requirements.
• Is committed to continuous learning and growing as a leader.
• Wants to make a meaningful difference for children, families and the people they lead.

Skills

Centre leadership

Team leadership

Operational excellence

Relationship building

Education

Early childhood qualifications

Job description

Guardian Caloundra is seeking a dedicated Centre Director to lead the centre community, uniting educators, families and children around care, learning and safety. You’ll drive high‑quality practice, strengthen operational performance and champion a culture of continuous improvement across the team.

You’ll access tailored development opportunities through the Leadership Academy and coaching, with a performance‑based bonus linked to occupancy, safety and quality outcomes.