Senior Centre Director

🌿 Senior Centre Director | Busy Bees Lane Cove

$50 - $55 per hour + Super (Negotiable for the right leader)

Newly refurbished heritage-listed centre | 50% childcare discount | Career growth & international opportunities

Lead with purpose. Grow a thriving community. Shape the future of early learning.

At Busy Bees , we believe every child deserves the best start in life — and every great centre deserves a leader who truly cares.

We’re looking for an exceptional  Senior Centre Director to guide our  flagship Lane Cove Centre through its next exciting chapter.

Following an extensive heritage refurbishment, our Lane Cove Centre has reopened as a stunning, state-of-the-art environment and now we’re ready to grow. This is your opportunity to lead enrolment growth, strengthen community connections, and set a new benchmark for quality early education in Sydney.

✨ What makes this opportunity special

Flagship centre :  Lead the crown jewel of the Busy Bees Australia network - A heritage-listed building beautifully restored for modern early learning.

Growth opportunity :  Drive enrolments and shape a high-performing culture as families rediscover this beloved community hub.

Tight-knit team :  Work alongside passionate educators, many of whom have returned after the refurbishment, creating a supportive and welcoming workplace.

Leadership influence :  Mentor other Centre Directors and 2ICs, expanding your impact beyond your own centre.

Global perspective :  Access our  Busy Bees Global Talent Exchange Program  — visit overseas centres, share insights, and bring new ideas home.

💛 What you’ll do

Lead the day-to-day operations and continued growth of our flagship Lane Cove Centre

Build and inspire a strong team culture focused on excellence, care, and continuous improvement

Champion the Busy Bees values through outstanding family engagement and community partnerships

Mentor and develop other Centre Directors and 2IC's across the region

Partner with your Area Director to deliver on key business, quality, and educational objectives

Ensure compliance, safety, and quality standards align with NQF and EYLF frameworks

🌱 What you’ll bring

Early Childhood qualification (Diploma or Bachelor)

Current Working with Children Check and eligibility as Nominated Supervisor

Proven experience leading a successful early learning service

Strong financial acumen and confidence managing budgets and staffing

A passion for coaching and team development

A values-driven leadership style and genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children

💼 Why Busy Bees?

Competitive pay :   $50 - $55 / hr + Super (Negotiable for the right candidate)

50% childcare discount for full-time staff

Career progression :  leadership development and opportunities to grow with a fast-expanding organisation

Global Talent Exchange Program

Purpose-driven culture :  Where people matter, children thrive, and great leaders make a lasting impact

If you’re ready to lead growth, inspire others, and leave a legacy in one of Sydney’s most iconic early learning centres — we’d love to hear from you.

👉  Apply now  to join Busy Bees Lane Cove and help shape the next chapter in early education excellence.

Why Work for Busy Bees?

If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart.

We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.