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Centre Director – Marrickville

Community-Based Early Learning Service Lead with purpose. Restore stability. Strengthen community.

This is more than a Centre Director position. It is an opportunity to step into a respected, community-based early learning service ready for steady, values-driven leadership.
The 50-place centre is supported by an experienced team and long-standing families who value connection, trust, and consistency. 
This role requires a leader who understands that culture is built through relationships and sustained through accountability.

About the Company

This boutique, community-led early learning centre is known for its strong family engagement and excellent local reputation. With many loyal, long-term team members, the service is deeply relationship-driven and community-focused. The Centre Director will have the opportunity to lead with confidence, providing stability, transparency, and values-based leadership while making a meaningful impact on children, families, and the team.

The Role

As Centre Director, you will have full responsibility for both the operational and strategic leadership of the service. This stand-alone role offers genuine autonomy and accountability, requiring a confident leader who can make decisions and provide visible guidance.

You will oversee all aspects of operational and governance leadership, including compliance, reporting, financial oversight, budget management, and the implementation of clear, structured systems. In addition, you will lead and align the educator team, manage performance, support professional development, and foster clarity where differing perspectives exist.

You will also champion high-quality educational practice, strengthen relationships with parents, and represent the service within the wider community. This role is ideal for a leader who can combine strategic oversight with hands-on engagement, building trust, consistency, and a strong, values-driven culture.

What’s On Offer

• Up to $123K (DOE) + super
• Christmas closure – 2 weeks
• 4 weeks annual leave
• Established team with strong tenure
• Full-time leadership position
• Engaged governance committee
• Opportunity to shape the next chapter of a respected community service

About You

You are a structured, calm, and accountable leader who demonstrates:

• Proven Centre Director or senior leadership experience
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a Centre Director or senior leadership role
• Dip or ECT Qualification in ECEC
• Strong governance and financial understanding
• Confidence operating autonomously
• Experience managing performance and team dynamics
• High level of follow-through and professional integrity

You lead with clarity. You implement what you commit to. You build trust through action.

If you are ready to guide a community-based service with professionalism, confidence, and stability, we welcome your application.

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

Let SSR help you discover a leadership opportunity that aligns with your skills, aspirations, and passion for quality early education.

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