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Childcare Centre Director

Childcare Centre Director

Scout TalentCity of Parramatta Council, New South Wales, Australia
7 days ago
Job description

Autonomy to lead and manage your own centre, rosters, and team

Competitive Salary of $110k to $140k + Super, plus rewards, recognition, and childcare discount

Family‑owned environment that values your well‑being and work‑life balance

You’ll be fully responsible for day‑to‑day leadership and operational management of a 75‑place centre.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to :

  • Leading daily operations of the service, ensuring compliance and quality standards
  • Managing rosters, staff performance, and team engagement
  • Handling budgets, reporting, and all financial aspects, including P&L
  • Building strong relationships with families and the local community
  • Maintaining high standards in safety, care, and regulatory documentation
  • Overseeing Assessment & Rating processes and continuous improvement planning

About You

To qualify, you will need a minimum of a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and prior experience as a Centre Director or 2IC. A minimum of 2+ years in a leadership role within early childhood education is essential.

You’ll also hold :

  • Current Working With Children Check
  • First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications
  • Accredited Child Protection Training
  • The following will also be highly valued :

  • Proven success navigating A&R and compliance standards
  • Experience managing small teams in tight‑knit environments
  • Confidence in rostering, budgeting, and centre administration
  • You’re a confident and experienced leader who takes pride in creating high‑quality learning environments and building strong, supportive teams. You enjoy what you do, lead by example, and genuinely care about helping your educators grow. This role suits someone who thrives in a close‑knit setting where their impact is visible every day.

    About the Benefits

    Your experience and leadership will be rewarded with a competitive annual salary of $110,000 – $140,000 + Super , plus :

  • Weekly travel allowance for the right candidate
  • Up to 50% childcare discount (on the gap fee)
  • Ongoing professional development and support from an experienced, family‑led team
  • Real flexibility and autonomy to run the centre like your own
  • If you’re looking for a new leadership opportunity where you can make an immediate impact, we’d love to hear from you!

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