Experienced Centre Director

Vor 5 Tagen


City of Melbourne, Österreich at Vollzeit

About the role We are seeking an experienced Centre Director to join our team at Grimshaw Street ELC in Watsonia North, Victoria. This full-time role is responsible for the overall management and leadership of our early learning centre, ensuring the highest quality of care and education for our young learners. You will be joining a well-established, thriving centre with an experienced, productive and positive team environment. What you'll be doing Providing direction and operational oversight for the centre, including budgeting, staffing, and compliance Building and nurturing a high-performing, motivated team of early childhood educators Fostering a positive, enriching, and inclusive learning environment for children Engaging with families and the local community to build strong partnerships Ensuring the centre meets all relevant regulatory and quality standards Driving continuous improvement and innovation in early childhood education What we're looking for Minimum 5 years' experience as a Centre Director or in a senior leadership role in the early childhood education sector Demonstrated expertise in early childhood pedagogy, curriculum development, and behaviour guidance Strong business acumen and financial management skills Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management capabilities Passionate about providing high-quality early learning experiences for children Tertiary qualification in Early Childhood Education or a related field Current Working with Children Check and First Aid certification What we offer At Grimshaw Street ELC, we are committed to supporting our team members' professional and personal growth. We offer a competitive salary, regular paid customised professional learning and Centre Director coaching through an external expert. As Centre Director, there is additional support from a full-time off-the-floor Manager’s Assistant and an Educational Leader. Our centre also provides a range of employee benefits, including generous discounted childcare, fully stocked kitchen and wellness areas and access to our employee wellbeing program. About us Grimshaw Street ELC is a leading provider of early childhood education and care in the Watsonia North community. Our purpose-built centre offers a nurturing, play-based learning environment that supports the holistic development of children from 6 months to 6 years old. We are passionate about empowering children to reach their full potential and fostering a love of learning that will stay with them for life. We offer a secure and safe environment where curiosity is encouraged, concepts are explored and discovery is celebrated. Across our centres, we have additional programs shaped by the local community. Our Programs Playground to Plate ®program with a dedicated Horticulturalist embedding nutrition, sustainability and environmental awareness Cooking classes Art classes Language classes Music classes Bush kinder program If you're an experienced and dedicated early childhood professional who shares our values, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Click apply now to submit your application. Unlock job insights AI Job match analysis Salary match Number of applicants Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a centre director? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? #J-18808-Ljbffr



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