24th February, 2026
Centre Director | Melbourne Eastern Suburbs | Exceeding Rated | $100K - $120K + Super
An exceptional opportunity is available for an experienced Centre Director or high-performing Assistant Centre Manager / 2IC to step into a leadership role within a well-established, Exceeding-rated early learning service in Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs.
This mid-sized centre enjoys consistently strong occupancy, a long-standing, capable team, and the support of experienced early childhood owners who genuinely value quality, leadership, and staff wellbeing.
This is a people-focused leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives on building strong teams, sustaining high-quality outcomes, and being part of a supportive, stable environment.
About the Centre
- Exceeding rated, well-established mid-sized service
- Consistently high occupancy and stable enrolments
- Strong local reputation and community engagement
- Well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning environments
- Supportive, knowledgeable owners with a deep understanding of ECEC
- Strong focus on quality practice, professional development, and positive culture
The Role
As Centre Director, you will have full leadership responsibility for:
- Leading, mentoring, and inspiring a stable, qualified, and experienced team
- Maintaining and building on the service’s Exceeding practice and quality standards
- Driving strong operational performance, compliance, and engagement
- Building trusted relationships with families and the local community
- Developing a high-performing team culture focused on excellence
This is a hands-on leadership role offering strong support, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact.
What’s on Offer - $100K - $120K + Super
- Stable, high-performing service
- Supportive leadership and genuine autonomy
- Long-term career growth within a quality-focused organisation
About You
We are seeking an experienced Centre Director or strong Assistant Centre Manager / 2IC (Diploma or ECT qualified) who:
- Brings strong people leadership and operational capability
- Thrives in a busy, community-focused environment
- Demonstrates excellent knowledge of the NQS, National Law & Regulations
- Is passionate about building and leading high-performing teams
- Takes pride in delivering consistently high-quality education and care
If you’re seeking a leadership role within a high-performing, Exceeding-rated centre that offers genuine support and long-term stability, we would love to hear from you.
For further information, please contact: Jenny – Jenny@ss-recruitment.com.au
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