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Centre Director - Brand New Childcare Centre (Perth - Northern Suburbs)

Are you a passionate early childhood leader ready to make your mark on a brand new centre?
 
We are seeking an enthusiastic and community-minded centre director to lead a brand new, locally owned childcare service in Perth. This is a unique opportunity to shape a high-quality learning environment from the ground up, supported by a dedicated leadership and operations team.

About the Role

• Full-time, permanent position
• Salary: $95,000 – $98,000
• Centre size: 88 licensed places (Building occupancy – opportunity for growth)
• Support structure: Hands-on Area Manager, Operations Manager, and central support team (maintenance, compliance, enrolments, recruitment, onboarding)

• Lead and inspire a growing team of educators and room leaders
• Drive occupancy through proactive community engagement and relationship building
• Ensure the centre operates in line with the EYLF, NQS, and all regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with the service’s 2IC/Educational Leader (currently being recruited)
• Foster a culture of quality, inclusion, and continuous improvement
• Build strong partnerships with families and local community groups
• Focus on educational leadership while administrative support is provided centrally

• Strong leadership support and mentoring from experienced Area and Operations Managers
• Centralised admin support—freeing you to focus on quality and team development
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• Wellness program for mental, physical, and general health
• Childcare discounts (typically 50–75%, depending on applicant)
• Flexible working options for the right candidate
• Inclusive, values-driven culture—your voice and ideas will be heard and valued

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Centre Director (or equivalent) in a service of 50+ places
• Relevant Early Childhood qualifications (as per ACECQA requirements)
• Demonstrated commitment to high quality early learning and care
• Approachable, collaborative, and team-focused leadership style
• Confident in engaging with the local community to build relationships and grow enrolments
• Strong understanding of compliance, safety, and the National Quality Framework