director.

As Centre Director, you will have full operational responsibility for the service, leading a large team while ensuring compliance, quality outcomes, and strong occupancy performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, mentoring, and developing a large team of educators and leaders

• Managing centre operations including compliance, staffing, budgets, and occupancy

• Driving quality outcomes in line with the NQS and EYLF

• Building strong relationships with families, community partners, and internal stakeholders

• Working closely with the Area Director and national support teams to achieve business and quality goals

• Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent ACECQA-approved qualification)

• Current ACT Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration

• Demonstrated experience as a Centre Director or Service Manager in long day care

• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework and compliance requirements

• Proven leadership capability with a focus on team culture, performance, and engagement

• Confidence managing large services and complex operations

Key Benefits we offer for joining our Hive:

• Higher Salary - Competitive, above-award salary, negotiable to meet your needs.

• Bonus opportunities - Access to our BEEs Bonus program for Service Managers, paid quarterly.

• Uniform & Laundry - Get a Laundry allowance and annual Uniform Allocation

• Childcare Fee Discount - Generous staff discount on childcare gap fees.

• Technology and Resources - Available at your fingertips to support and enhance you work experience.

• National Support Network - Connect with Service, Area, and Regional Managers across Australia to build your professional support network.

• Pedagogy and Compliance Partner - dedicated support to assist with implementing pedagogical approaches to foster effective learning experiences and skill development.

• Learning & Development - Access to accredited training programs through Busy Bees partnered registered training organisation (RTO) to support continuous professional development.

• Talent Exchange Program - Opportunity to participate in the Busy Bees global Talent Exchange Program (TEP) - Canada was 2023, Asia was 2024, and UK is 2025, we are excited to see where we are heading in 2026.

• Employee Assistance Program - Access to Busy Bees' amazing EAP for any support you need.