Centre Director

Our client, The Elo Group is looking for an experienced Centre Director to run their 50-place Ruse Centre.

The procedures, systems and processes are already in place - your focus will be on leading and implementing them to a high standard, not building from scratch. You'll be supported by a dedicated enrolment team, a maintenance team, and HR for complex people matters.

Key responsibilities

• Full-time, five days per week - open to flexible hours
• Owning the overall performance and day-to-day operations of the centre
• Providing strong, clear and consistent leadership to your team, with a focus on support, development and accountability
• Acting as the primary point of contact for families and staff - Conducting centre tours, managing rosters, leave approvals and staffing requirements & overseeing the educational program, ensuring educators and room leads are delivering to the required standard
• Leading the centre through future A&R activity
• Monitoring utilisation, occupancy and service performance and driving continuous improvement
• Maintaining full compliance with the National Quality Framework, Education and Care Services National Law, National Regulations and all relevant legislation

Benefits

• 70% childcare discount, Occupancy bonus and reward structure
• Salary paid above award - negotiable based on experience
• Annual Director Days held for team connection/wellbeing (previous activities included a spa day and a day at the Crown)
• Wellness Wednesday budget for your team
• Employee of the Month recognition program
• Paid professional development and training, including First Aid and Police Check funding where required + Access to an industry expert for 1:1 coaching and development
• Staff parking available onsite at the rear of the centre (not accessible by public transport)
• Monthly on-site leadership meetings + Collaborative team with directors supporting each other for A&R prep or for additional support
• Training provided on all systems (Owna, Employment Hero etc.)

About you

• Confidence to lead, not just maintain - with the people skills to take a team on a journey
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Centre Director or Centre Manager, with a demonstrated record of strong A&R outcomes
• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or Degree in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved)
• Current First Aid & Police Check (we can organise this for you if yours has expired)
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Accredited Child Protection Training
• Demonstrated knowledge of the EYLF and/or MTOP, NQF, Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and relevant legislation
• Strong organisational skills, time management and the ability to stay across the operational detail

About The Elo Group

The ELO Group is led by a passionate and genuinely accessible leadership team with a flat & collaborative structure. Centre Directors are trusted, backed and empowered to make decisions - not micromanaged. Your direct support will come from your Area Manager, who oversees 7 centres and is known for being hands-on and solutions-focused. You'll also have direct access to the CEO, a WhatsApp group for quick questions and support, and a network of fellow Directors who actively collaborate and support one another.