centre director | the hills district.

• Attractive salary package of up to $115k/year + WRP
• Childcare discount fees available
• Flexible full-time working hours
• January or February 2026 start

The Centre

This beautiful 100-place service located within the Sydney's Hills District is seeking an experienced Centre Director to join their team to help lead and guide a team of dedicated educators. The service is well resourced and renovated with purpose-built indoor and outdoor spaces to enable educators to provide children with high quality learning experiences.

The centre follows an inquiry-based approach where children are encouraged to explore and guide their own learning. The service also believes in collaborating with families and the local community to ensure the children are provided with the highest quality education possible. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills who is ready and excited to help build and grow alongside a service.

They are seeking an experienced Centre Director who can hit the ground running and help to grow the occupancy of the centre.

The Role

As Centre Director, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Being responsible for the daily management and administration of the service
• Motivating, supporting and working in partnership with the Assistant Director, Educational Leader and all educators, driving them to excel as they deliver care and educational programs to children
• Liaising with families during tours and enrollments
• Overseeing the centre curriculum based on the EYLF and NQF
• Driving quality in practices in line with the National Quality Standards
• Mentoring and guiding the service philosophy
• Being enthusiastic, positive, productive and conduct oneself in a professional manner

Benefits of the role:

• Flexible 2026 start
• Competitive salary depending on qualification and experience
• Workers Retention Payment
• Fantastic leadership opportunity
• Childcare discount fees available
• Training and development opportunities available
• Space to be creative and inspire others in a rewarding and empowering role

About You

To be successful in this position, you must have:

• Diploma or Bachelors of Early Childhood Education OR ACECQA-approved
• Minimum 3-5 years prior experience as a Centre Director
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Current Anaphylaxis and Asthma Manager
• Current Working with Children Check
• Recent Child Protection/Safeguarding training
• Strong understanding of the EYLF, NQS and QIP
• Unrestricted Australian working rights

If you wish to apply for this role, please do so via the website or email your resume directly to helena.santoso@randstad.com.au

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