Little Zak's Academy is privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment. Our staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families. This is not just another leadership role As Little Zak's Academy continues to grow, we are building a Leadership Talent Pool for experienced Centre Directors and Senior Centre Directors who are interested in future leadership opportunities across our expanding network. Whether you are currently leading a high-performing service or overseeing multiple teams and looking for your next challenge, we would love to connect with you. This is an opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people, values strong leadership, and supports long-term career growth. You will be supported from day one with a structured 4-week induction , along with ongoing guidance from an experienced leadership team. What leadership looks like at Little Zak's Academy Our leaders are responsible for more than the day-to-day operation of a service. They create positive cultures, develop future leaders, and drive quality outcomes for children, families and teams. Key responsibilities include: Leading and inspiring high-performing teams Building a strong, positive and engaged centre culture Coaching and developing educators, educational leaders and leadership teams Driving excellence across EYLF, NQS and quality improvement initiatives Building strong relationships with families and local communities Managing occupancy, compliance, financial performance and centre operations Creating succession plans and developing future leaders You will also have real autonomy in how you run your centre, including ownership of your budget and the ability to make decisions that support your team, families and service outcomes . Senior Centre Directors may also have opportunities to mentor other leaders, contribute to operational projects and support the broader growth of the organisation. Why Join Us? Competitive salary package well above award , based on qualifications and experience We are proud to be part of the Australian Government’s Worker Retention Payment program. Eligible team members at Little Zak's Academy now receive an additional 15% on top of award rates. The Australian Government announced that the Worker Retention Payment program would be extended until 30 June 2028, continuing to support wage increases for eligible early childhood educators. Little Zak's Academy was one of the first approved providers nationally to participate in this initiative, ensuring our team could access these additional benefits from the commencement of the program. 4-week structured induction with established systems, strong foundations and supportive leadership Paid birthday leave and an additional wellbeing day each year for Centre Director (after 12 months) Health and wellness allowance reimbursing up to $50 per month (gym, pool, wellness memberships) $1,000 employee referral bonus for each successful referral Study allowance for your Early Childhood Teaching degree (T&Cs apply) Employee Assistance Program via Sonder , offering unlimited confidential counselling and wellbeing support Strong promote-from-within culture with long-term career opportunities About You ACECQA-approved Diploma or Early Childhood Teaching Degree Previous experience as a Centre Director or Nominated Supervisor is advantageous Comfortable taking on the responsibilities of Nominated Supervisor Strong leadership and people management skills Sound understanding of EYLF, NQS, National Regulations, and compliance requirements Demonstrated ability to drive occupancy, team performance, and service outcomes Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Little Zak's Child Safety Commitment Little Zak’s Academy is a Child Safe Organisation. We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have a rigorous recruitment and screening process in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks. By applying for a role with Little Zak’s Academy, you acknowledge and agree to undergo all required child safety checks as part of our employment process. We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Register your interest today and be considered for upcoming Centre Director and Senior Centre Director opportunities across our growing network. Happy to chat before anything formal. Please click ‘APPLY NOW’ or call 0485 982 484 for more information.
