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Centre Director – Norwest NSW

We are currently recruiting a Centre Director to lead a well-established early learning service located in Norwest.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader to step into a service that has been built on strong foundations, quality practices, and a positive team culture. With an established team, stable operations, and strong support from senior leadership, this role offers the opportunity to focus on leadership, mentoring, and maintaining high standards while continuing to support the service's future growth.

This opportunity would suit a confident and professional Centre Director who values quality education, strong relationships, compliance excellence, and leading teams through collaboration and support.

About the Company

Our client is a respected early learning provider committed to delivering high-quality education and care through strong leadership, ongoing professional development, and a genuinely child-centred approach.

The service is a large early learning environment catering for +95 children per day, offering a dynamic, well-resourced setting for both educators and leaders.

The organisation places strong value on supporting its leaders, investing in its people, and creating environments where children, families, and educators can thrive. With established operational structures and experienced senior leadership, Centre Directors are empowered to lead with confidence while receiving consistent guidance and support when needed.

The Role

As Centre Director, you will be responsible for the overall leadership of the service, ensuring continued excellence across quality, compliance, operations, and team culture.

The service currently operates with a strong and stable team, low staff turnover, and occupancy of approximately 80%, providing an excellent platform for a leader looking to further strengthen performance while supporting future growth opportunities.

Your responsibilities will include:

Team Leadership and Development
Lead, mentor, and support a dedicated team of educators, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, professional growth, and continuous improvement.

Operational Leadership
Ensure the service maintains compliance with all regulatory requirements, policies, and operational standards while supporting sustainable service performance and occupancy growth.

Educational Leadership
Work alongside the educational team to maintain the strong programming and quality practices already established within the service, ensuring consistency and excellence in educational outcomes.

Culture and Engagement
Continue to nurture the positive and supportive culture that has contributed to the service's stability and low turnover, promoting staff wellbeing, engagement, and retention.

Family and Community Partnerships
Build and maintain strong relationships with families and the local community, ensuring the service continues to be recognised as a trusted and high-quality early learning environment.

You will report directly to a supportive Area Manager and be backed by an experienced leadership team committed to your success.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package of up to $120,000 + super, dependent on experience and leadership capability
• Lead a well-established service with strong foundations, quality practices, and systems already in place
• Join a stable, experienced team with exceptionally low staff turnover and a positive workplace culture
• Support from an experienced Area Manager and broader leadership team who value collaboration and professional autonomy
• Opportunity to focus on leadership, mentoring, and quality outcomes rather than rebuilding teams or operational processes
• Strong occupancy with capacity for future growth, allowing you to further influence the success of the service
• Ongoing professional development and leadership growth opportunities within a respected organisation
• Long-term career progression pathways for ambitious early childhood leaders
• Work within a service where relationships, team wellbeing, and high-quality education are genuinely valued and celebrated

About You

We are seeking a professional and values-driven Centre Director who demonstrates:

• Minimum 2+ years' experience as a Nominated Supervisor within an Early Childhood Education and Care setting
• Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Regulations, and compliance requirements
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams
• Strong operational, organisational, and communication skills
• A collaborative leadership style that inspires trust, accountability, and professional growth
• Commitment to delivering high-quality educational outcomes for children
• Passion for building positive relationships with families, educators, and the broader community
• Ability to maintain established quality standards while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainable growth

If you are looking to join a service where strong foundations have already been established and where you can focus on leading people, maintaining quality, and supporting future growth, we would love to hear from you.

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

Let SSR Recruitment help you discover a leadership opportunity that aligns with your experience, values, and passion for quality early childhood education.

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