Impact-Driven Centre Director, Early Learning

Busy Bees Australia Employer Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Better pay

Education for growth

Wellbeing support

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Busy Bees Australia Employer Pty Ltd is seeking a Centre Director to guide a Busy Bees learning centre in Craigieburn. You will lead daily operations, drive occupancy and financial performance, and build a high-performing leadership team while upholding child safety and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes strong stakeholder engagement with families and the community, collaboration with Area Directors, and ongoing workforce planning and development to ensure educational excellence.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved) and WWCC.
• Proven experience leading a service (ideally 70+ place centre).
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF), EYLF and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage occupancy, rosters and financial performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of a welcoming and nurturing 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 state 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

Occupancy management

Roster management

Financial performance management

Education

ECEC qualification (ACECQA approved)

Job description

Busy Bees Australia Employer Pty Ltd is seeking a Centre Director to guide a Busy Bees learning centre in Craigieburn. You will lead daily operations, drive occupancy and financial performance, and build a high-performing leadership team while upholding child safety and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes strong stakeholder engagement with families and the community, collaboration with Area Directors, and ongoing workforce planning and development to ensure educational excellence.