Impactful Centre Director - Early Childhood Leadership

Nido Early School; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discounts

Access to learning platforms

FlareHR perks

Health insurance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Nido Fulham is seeking an Executive Service Manager (Centre Director) to lead our team of educators and manage daily operations, ensuring the highest standards for children and families in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

You will mentor staff, oversee rostering and budgeting, and build strong community partnerships while upholding our safety and child-protection commitments. This is a leadership role in a person-centered Early Childhood setting.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA recognised).
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in the sector.
• Solid knowledge of EYLF and NQS.
• Strong mentoring and communication skills.
• Police Check (or willing to obtain).
• WWCC and First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Evidence of completing National Child Safety Training if hired from 1 October or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, guide and support Educators to deliver excellence.
• Oversee operations including rostering, budgeting and compliance.
• Build strong partnerships with families and the community.
• Lead by example with consistency, respect, intentionality, collaboration and speaking up.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication skills

Community engagement

Budgeting

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA recognised)

Tools

EYLF & NQS knowledge

Job description

Nido Fulham is seeking an Executive Service Manager (Centre Director) to lead our team of educators and manage daily operations, ensuring the highest standards for children and families in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

You will mentor staff, oversee rostering and budgeting, and build strong community partnerships while upholding our safety and child-protection commitments. This is a leadership role in a person-centered Early Childhood setting.