Center Director

• Lead a well-resourced early learning centre
• Off-the-floor leadership role with strong operational support
• Up to $145k + Super + Salary Packaging + Incentive

About the opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Centre Director to lead a large early learning service through its next phase of growth and transformation.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a well-established centre with strong foundations and recent investment, where you will play a key role in building occupancy, strengthening team culture, and driving quality outcomes.

Operating in a fully off-the-floor capacity, you will be supported by an experienced leadership structure, including dedicated operational, compliance, and educational support functions, allowing you to focus on strategic leadership and centre performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strong, values-led leadership across all areas of centre operations
• Drive occupancy growth through community engagement and targeted initiatives
• Lead, mentor, and develop a large team, fostering a positive and cohesive culture
• Oversee compliance with the National Quality Framework and relevant legislation
• Manage centre financial performance, including budgeting and utilisation
• Embed high-quality educational practices aligned to the Early Years Learning Framework
• Build and maintain strong relationships with families and the local community

About you

• Proven experience as a Centre Director (or an experienced Assistant Director ready to step up)
• Strong leadership capability with the ability to inspire teams
• Commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets and driving occupancy
• Sound understanding of compliance, regulation, and quality frameworks
• Passion for delivering high-quality early childhood education and care
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

What’s on offer:

• Salary package up to $145k + Super + Salary Packaging
• Performance-based incentives linked to centre growth
• Off-the-floor leadership role with flexibility in how you structure your day
• Strong support network across operations and compliance and excellent leadership support
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact in shaping a centre’s future
• Professional development and long-term career progression

Why this role stands out:

This is more than a standard Centre Director role - it's an opportunity to lead meaningful change, contribute to building a thriving centre community, and be backed by an organisation committed to quality, investment, and long-term success.

How to apply

To review the Success Profile Pack, including a detailed position description for this role, please email nevef@peoplefusion.com.au.

Click "Apply" to submit your covering letter and CV

To learn more about key responsibilities, company culture and associated benefits of this opportunity, please contact Chelsea Farrar on chelseaf@peoplefusion.com.au

Applications will be reviewed as they are received so we encourage early applications

At peoplefusion we don’t just accept diversity and inclusion —we celebrate it! We strive to create an environment of equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, religion or physical ability, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you require any assistance with your application please don’t hesitate to contact us.