Centre Director - Majella Long Day Care and Kindergarten - Chermside West

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Centre Director - Majella Long Day Care and Kindergarten - Chermside West
Permanent full-time position | 38 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Lead a great team in a beautiful, nature-filled setting at Majella Early Learning Centre.

Majella is a warm, community-focused 85-place Long Day Care service, open from 6:30am to 6:00pm, with a brand-new playground and strong connections with families.

As Centre Director, you’ll inspire a dedicated team, oversee daily operations and drive high-quality early learning programs where every child feels safe, supported and excited to learn. With caring, experienced educators across nursery to kindergarten, Majella is a place where children are known as individuals, curiosity is encouraged and confidence grows.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the delivery of a high quality, inclusive and educational program
Manage day to day operations of the service including staffing, administration and financial management tasks
Provide children with a safe, secure, welcoming and nurturing environment
Work collaboratively within an established team to ensure the best outcomes for children and families

Job Requirements:

Diploma and/or Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or equivalent in compliance with ACECQA guidelines
Previous experience in childcare service management
Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card), First Aid, CPR, Asthma/Anaphylaxis
Current child protection training
Consent to being the Nominated Supervisor of the service
Strong understanding of early childhood legislation, including the NQF, NQS, EYLF, and QLD Kindergarten Learning Guidelines
Effective computer skills including experience with childcare management software (Xplor preferred)
Proven leadership skills to develop a team of staff

Benefits:

Leadership Days & Programs – Offsite networking, professional development, and ongoing leadership support.
POD Support – Connect with peers for guidance, collaboration, and shared success.
Career Pathways – Grow into mentoring or specialist roles such as Regional Manager, Compliance, Family Support, or Workforce planning.
Culture That Cares – We live our values: Be Brave, Be Authentic, Be Thoughtful, Be Professional.
Recognition & Celebrations – Reward and recognition programs plus end-of-year celebrations to celebrate your achievements.
Referral Bonuses – Refer great people and be rewarded for helping grow our team.
Up to 95% Childcare Discount – Generous staff discounts across 130+ services to support you and your family.

Our Commitment to Keeping our Staff and Children Safe
Catholic Early EdCare is dedicated to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children in its care and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. The protection of children is our highest priority. To uphold this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screenings as part of our recruitment process, and all employees working with children must hold a current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

How to Apply:
Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? To apply, submit your resume, along with a cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for the role.

Catholic Early EdCare is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all individuals, including those from diverse backgrounds

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