Inspiring Centre Director: Lead a Caring Early Learning Team

Edge Early Learning; Maryborough; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Edge Early Learning Tinana is seeking a passionate Centre Director to lead our team with warmth, integrity, and strong governance. You will drive vision, culture, recruitment, rostering and financial stewardship to deliver high-quality early childhood education in a dynamic setting.

The role requires proven leadership, relevant qualifications, mandatory safety training, and availability for extended hours to support a busy centre in Queensland, Australia.

Qualifications

• Proven Experience as a Centre Director and experience in a similar Leadership capacity.
• Completed Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or Graduate Diploma / Masters of Teaching with a minimum 2–3 years’ Educator experience in a long day care setting within Australia.
• Working with Children Check, mandatory.
• National Child Safety Training (GECCKO), Foundations & Advanced, mandatory.
• RRHAN Fundamentals & Masterclass (SA), mandatory.
• Training to respond to child abuse and neglect (ACT).
• First Aid & CPR Certificate/s, mandatory.
• Asthma Management Certificate.
• Anaphylaxis Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Lead with Vision: Inspire and drive creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement to enhance our services.
• Cultivate a Positive Culture: Foster a supportive and collaborative environment where team members can thrive.
• Recruitment & Succession Planning: Attract, develop, and retain top talent while planning for the future leadership of your centre.
• Manage Agency Spend: Oversee budgets and agency costs to ensure financial sustainability.
• Ensure Compliance & Safety: Stay ahead of industry regulations, ensuring that our centre remains fully compliant with NQS, EYLF, and QKLG standards.
• Effective Rostering: Optimise staffing through strategic rostering, ensuring the right people are in the right places.
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor your team, empowering them to reach their full potential.

Skills

Centre leadership

Team mentorship

Recruitment & succession planning

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Graduate Diploma / Masters of Teaching

Working with Children Check

GECCKO Foundations & Advanced

RRHAN Fundamentals & Masterclass

Training to respond to child abuse and neglect (ACT)

First Aid & CPR Certificate

Asthma Management Certificate

Anaphylaxis Certificate

Job description

Edge Early Learning Tinana is seeking a passionate Centre Director to lead our team with warmth, integrity, and strong governance. You will drive vision, culture, recruitment, rostering and financial stewardship to deliver high-quality early childhood education in a dynamic setting.

The role requires proven leadership, relevant qualifications, mandatory safety training, and availability for extended hours to support a busy centre in Queensland, Australia.