Centre Director

Empower Early Learning Group – Penrith NSW Empower Early Learning Group is seeking a centre manager for our service. The service is rated EXCEEDING 2025. We are the most sought out service by families and educators in the local community; our Google reviews and socials are a true testament to the EMPOWER team. We require you to write a cover letter explaining why you would be the perfect fit for EMPOWER. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Director to join the Empower team that has a strong desire in working in a positive team environment where children's safety and wellbeing is at our highest priority. We are flexible and are seeking to attract people who hold the same value systems as we do while upholding a positive work‑life balance. Full‑time or part‑time available. We require a minimum of five years experience in the Centre Director role; ECT preferred. Why EMPOWER? Above award wages Flexible rostering, supporting positive work‑life balance RDO's Wellness evenings Team bonding days Team meetings lead by you held off site focusing on team building and reflective practices to achieve best outcomes for all in our community Budgets that support you in your role – flexible budgeting; we will purchase anything Empower needs In‑house casual pool Extensive induction process to ensure smooth transition into the service with strong support, training and mentoring from a dedicated team Educational leader support working in a float/not directly with children Director handbook – the bible to your role, everything you need to know Supportive, dedicated and passionate leadership team Monthly Director meetings held off site with all EMPOWER Directors Quarterly leadership training Discount on childcare fees Ideal EMPOWER Director You must have a warm smiling face that makes every child feel special. You must be able to laugh at jokes you don’t understand, or that you don’t find funny. You will preferably have a little bit of quirkiness. You will need to have the skills to lead by example, to teach and to coach. OWNA experience is not necessary, but it will help you. You need to be a solution finder, not a problem carrier. You will be required to lead and further develop EMPOWER’s philosophy, curricula and elevate the program. Agility and adaptability are essential; singing in tune is not required. You must be able to distribute loving cuddles as required. Having the skills to rapidly count the heads of numerous moving children is of utmost importance. Employee motivation is above all; you must bring new ideas, make things fun, and look out of everybody else’s lenses before your own even when it’s annoying. You must be able to reflect on service practice, including your own, to every part of our philosophy. You must have a high level of appreciation toward your team and know how each member receives communication and is appreciated. You must be a decision maker leading with conviction and recognise the need to adapt when decisions do not lead to the desired outcome. You must support adults so children can be fully engaged in activities through your interactions and relationships. Conflict management across business areas; an effective leader should resolve or mitigate conflict before it negatively affects the business. You must be able to performance‑manage and look out for rising stars to coach future leaders. You must be able to read a ten‑page book, handling interruptions per page and multitasking with admin tasks. You must be prepared to be available; the Director’s role often requires quick responses. You must communicate with kindness. Thinking on your feet and organising the workplace are essential skills. You must bring fun to the workplace; professionalism with a personal touch. No other job is quite like this. If the above sounds like you, we would love to hear from you #J-18808-Ljbffr