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Centre Director– Mill Park

We are partnering with a family-owned, values-driven early learning organisation to recruit a Centre Director for their newest centre in the Mill Park area.

The role offers an exciting leadership opportunity to embed quality, culture, and community reputation from the outset.

This role is perfect for a collaborative, commercially aware leader who takes pride in building strong learning environments and genuinely connecting with their team and families.

About the Company

The organisation currently operates a small number of centres led by a founder who has worked for over 20 years in the ECEC sector.

The culture is deeply values-driven, with a strong focus on quality, pride, and community reputation. Leaders enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment with regular cross-centre leadership collaboration and a small, approachable support office in Melbourne.

The Role
As Centre Director, you will provide visionary leadership with full responsibility for:

• Building a strong, engaged team culture
• Delivering high-quality, intentional, and challenging learning experienced
• Managing operational, commercial, and compliance aspects
• Collaborating closely with leadership peers to drive shared success

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary $115,000 - $120,000 + super
• Long-term, centre-based leadership role 
• Supportive, collaborative leadership culture
• Opportunity to shape the future of a new centre and make a meaningful local impact

About You
The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Is proud to represent both the centre and its community
• Has a strong understanding of creating and sustaining high-quality learning environments
• Are confident setting up intentional and challenging educational experiences
• Values collaboration, shared leadership, and team strength
• Is commercially aware and community-minded
• Has ideally been part of a start-up or growth phase environment

If you are ready to lead with pride, build a connected and high-performing team, and make a lasting impact in a supportive organisation, we invite you to apply.

For further information, please contact:
Gaetano – gaetano@ss-recruitment.com.au

Let SSR help you discover a leadership opportunity that aligns with your passion for quality early education and community connection.

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