Innovative Early Learning Burwood is hiring a Full time Centre Director role in Burwood, NSW. Apply now to be part of our team.

Requirements for this role:

• Flexible hours available
• More than 4 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Expected salary: $100,000 - $120,000 per year

Innovative Early Learning is looking for an experienced and passionate Centre Director to lead the launch of our brand-new service opening in Burwood.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader who is passionate about early childhood education and ready to build a positive team culture from the ground up. The successful candidate will play a key role in setting up the service, supporting enrolments, building community relationships, and leading a high-performing team.

Expected commencement: August 2026

As a Centre Director, you will:

• Lead the successful opening and ongoing operation of our new Burwood service.

• Recruit, mentor, and support a team of educators and room leaders.

• Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Regulations, and service policies.

• Oversee educational programs and support continuous improvement across the service.

• Build strong relationships with children, families, staff, and the local community.

• Manage occupancy growth, family engagement, and enrolment enquiries.

• Monitor budgets, staffing, and day-to-day centre operations.

• Foster a positive, collaborative, and professional workplace culture.

• Lead the service through assessment and rating processes.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education.

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Centre Director or senior leadership role.

• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), National Quality Standards (NQS), and relevant legislation.

• Proven leadership and team management experience.

• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

• Current Working with Children Check (NSW).

• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certificates.

• Current Child Protection training.

• Excellent understanding of childcare management systems and administrative processes.

Desirable

• Experience opening a new early learning service or managing centre growth.

• Familiarity with the OWNA platform and digital enrolment systems.

• Experience developing occupancy and community engagement strategies.

• Ability to mentor and develop future leaders within the service.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead a brand-new service from the very beginning.

• Supportive ownership and management team.

• Professional development and career progression opportunities.

• Competitive remuneration package based on experience.

• Be part of a growing organisation committed to high-quality early childhood education.

If you are an inspiring leader who is ready to make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.