Centre Director

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and driven Centre Director to lead a vibrant, 108-place service located within a bustling shopping complex. This is a unique opportunity to take the reins of a well-established, high-quality centre with a settled team and a consistent occupancy base.

If you are a leader who values high standards, professional family partnerships and a supportive team culture, this is the role for you.

About the Centre

• Capacity & Layout: A spacious 6-room service licensed for 108 children.

• Location: Conveniently located on the top level of a shopping complex.

• The Team: You will be joining a settled, fully staffed team with a great mix of long-serving members, including 3 qualified ECTs.

• The Culture: We cater to a mostly professional clientele of families who value quality education and communication. The environment is professional yet warm, with high standards already in place.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• True "Off-the-Floor" Management: We believe a Director needs time to direct. We offer a generous rostering system with ample supernumerary hours to ensure you are not rostering yourself to cover ratios. Your focus will be on leadership, mentoring and best practice—not covering lunch breaks.

• Incredible Support: You will be supported by a fantastic 2IC (currently the Acting CD) who has done a wonderful job leading the service but is passionate about educating and eager to return to leading her room. You will have a strong right-hand person who knows the centre inside out but is ready to let you lead.

• Parking Solved: Forget the stress of finding a park. We provide reserved service parking and access to ample, non-time-limited customer parking right at the door.

• Growth Potential: With a solid occupancy baseline (sitting at approx. 70-80% post-school leavers), there is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded Director to drive enrollment and take the service to full capacity.

About You

• Qualifications: Minimum Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or higher).

• Availability: This is a permanent Full-Time position.

• Leadership Style: You have a strong presence. While you won't be in ratio, you are the type of leader who is visible on the floor, modeling best practice and supporting the team.

• Communication: You possess the professional communication skills necessary to build strong, lasting relationships with our community of professional families.

Your Key Priorities

• Maintain the high operational and educational standards currently in place.

• Focus on occupancy growth and marketing strategies for the new year.

• Mentor and retain our high-performing team.

Ready to lead a service where the team is settled and the support is real? Apply today or email me on jeannou.stijns@randstad.com.au