Centre Director – Brand New Early Learning Centre!

Centre Director – Brand New Early Learning Centre!$47-$55(ECT) per hour, monthly RDOs + uniforms

Lead, Inspire, and Create from the Ground Up Are you ready to take the next step in your early childhood career? This is your chance to be part of something new and exciting. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Centre Director to lead our brand-new purpose-built early learning centre in Legana, set to open in late January 2026.

This is a rare opportunity to establish a new service from the very beginning—set the tone, shape the culture, and build your own high-performing team. You'll play a vital role in creating a warm, inclusive, and high-quality environment where children, families, and educators thrive.

About Discovery Early Learning Centres : We are a Tasmanian family-owned and operated organisation with extensive experience in providing high-quality education and care programs for children from birth to twelve years of age, across Tasmania. We are consistently recognized across the state as exceeding National Quality Standards, ensuring the highest level of education and care for every child.

Why Join Us? Be part of a brand new, purpose-built centre in a growing community.

Influence every aspect of the centre's culture, values, and daily practice.

Collaborate with a supportive organisation committed to quality and innovation in early childhood education.

Enjoy competitive remuneration and opportunities for ongoing career growth.

Staff children in care discount - 50% off gap fee.

Employee Assistance Program & focus on educator wellbeing.

As Centre Director, you will : Lead the setup and establishment of a new centre, including team recruitment, policy implementation, and community engagement.Drive the delivery of high-quality early learning programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Framework (NQS).Inspire, motivate, and lead a passionate team of educators through strong, values-driven leadership.Promote a culture of continuous improvement, reflective practice, and ongoing professional development.Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and support the wellbeing, learning, and safety of every child in your care.To be successful in this role, you will have : A practical and in-depth understanding of the EYLF, NQS, and regulatory standards.Proven leadership experience in early childhood education and care.Minimum Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and / or Early Childhood Teaching Degree (pay commensurate on experience).A demonstrated commitment to professional growth, reflective practice, and team development.A strong alignment with early learning values, ethics, and high-quality pedagogy.Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust, communicate effectively, and foster positive relationships with staff, families, and the wider community.Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration.Discovery is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to an organisation-wide culture of child safety as well as a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

How to apply : Be the leader who sets the standard. Build something great from day one.

Click APPLY now, or email [emailprotected] for a copy of the position description or phone Melissa on 0408 011 502 to discuss the position further. Applications for this role may also be considered for the Assistant Director position.

Further information can be found at our website : is a Tasmanian 'Employer of Choice' and is renowned for enabling individuals to fulfil their career and life goals. As an equal-opportunity employer, Discovery is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environments and is committed to inclusive practices that support Reconciliation, inclusion, diversity, and equity. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and who are from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

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