Centre Director | Ballarat VIC Take the lead in a pivotal role as Centre Director, where you’ll inspire excellence, empower your team, and foster a strong sense of community. This 118-place centre requires an experienced early childhood professional who is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality, care, and leadership. The Company Our client is a respected early learning organisation known for its commitment to quality education and genuine care. They foster positive, inclusive spaces where children are supported to thrive and educators are empowered to deliver excellence. Guided by principles of safety, reflection, and continuous growth, their team works together to provide enriching, purposeful learning each day. About the Role As Centre Director, you’ll lead the centre’s people, quality, and operations, balancing excellence in compliance with a warm, community-minded approach. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, and inspire a high-performing team. Embed a strong safeguarding culture where child safety comes first. Oversee daily operations: staffing, rostering, facilities, and family engagement. Drive quality against the NQS and lead A&R preparedness. Manage budgets, occupancy, and centre performance. Build trusted relationships with families and the local community. Champion continuous improvement through reflection, feedback, and data. About You Proven leadership in early childhood or multi-site education settings. Deep knowledge of the NQF and EYLF. Strength in people leadership, communication, and conflict resolution. Operational and financial acumen (budgets, occupancy, reporting). Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood (or equivalent). Current Working With Children Check and relevant clearances. Values-led, reflective, and committed to professional growth. What's on Offer Attractive salary & benefits. A culture that genuinely lives its values every day. Strong leadership support and professional development pathways. Well-resourced environments and a collaborative network. The chance to make a real impact for children, families, and your team. Why Apply with SSR Unmatched Expertise: We understand leadership on a profound level, thanks to our deep experience and exclusive focus on the ECEC sector. Passion-Driven: Our values - passion, transparency, accountability and collaboration guide everything we do. We partner only with providers who share these principles Exclusive Insight: With deep sector knowledge, we know what exceptional leadership looks like and where it thrives. Proven Success: We’ve placed hundreds of ECEC leaders across Australia, building lasting partnerships based on trust and alignment. How to Apply: Submit your resume or reach out directly to careers@ss-recruitment.com.au today
