Centre Director – Western Melbourne (Bacchus Marsh region), VIC We are currently recruiting a Centre Director to lead a large and well-established early learning service. This opportunity offers the chance to lead an established service with strong foundations, supported by an experienced leadership structure and a commitment to quality outcomes, professional development, and service excellence. This role is ideal for a confident and experienced leader who values high-quality education, strong team culture, operational excellence, and long-term career growth. About the Company A respected early childhood education provider committed to delivering high-quality learning environments where children, families, and educators can thrive. With a strong focus on child safety, quality practice, leadership development, and continuous improvement, the organisation provides leaders with the support, resources, and autonomy required to drive positive outcomes across their service. The Role As Centre Director, you will provide overall leadership of the service with responsibility for team performance, quality outcomes, compliance, occupancy, and operational success. This leadership position combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership and offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on children, families, and educators. Your responsibilities will include: Team Leadership and Development: Recruit, lead, mentor, and develop educators and leadership team members while fostering a positive, accountable, and high-performing workplace culture. Operational Leadership: Oversee day-to-day operations, centre performance, rosters, occupancy, and utilisation while maintaining strong operational standards and efficient systems. Quality and Compliance: Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, National Quality Framework standards, and organisational policies while driving continuous improvement and service excellence. Financial and Commercial Performance: Support budget management, occupancy growth, utilisation targets, and overall centre performance outcomes. Family and Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with families and the local community, creating a welcoming environment and maintaining a positive service reputation. You will be supported by experienced operational leaders and dedicated support functions, allowing you to focus on leadership, quality, and centre performance. What's on Offer $110,000 - $120,000 (DOE) super Applicable ECEC sector incentives Performance-based bonus opportunities Large, established service with strong foundations Supportive leadership and operational structure Ongoing professional development and leadership training Career progression opportunities Opportunity to lead, influence, and drive centre success About You We are seeking a confident and values-driven Centre Director who demonstrates: Previous experience in a Centre Director or senior leadership role within Early Childhood Education and Care Strong understanding of compliance, quality frameworks, and regulatory requirements Experience managing occupancy, utilisation, and centre performance Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams Strong organisational, operational, and financial management capability Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for children, families, and educators Relevant Early Childhood qualification (Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor, or equivalent) If you are ready to lead an established service and create long-term impact for children, families, and teams, we invite you to submit your application. For further information, please contact: Tano - gaetano@ss-recruitment.com.au Let SSR help you discover a leadership opportunity that aligns with your skills, aspirations, and passion for quality early childhood education.
