Lead a thriving, culturally diverse early learning service as our next Centre Director

• Earn $50 - $60 per hour (including WRP) + Super
• Flexible hours within operating times
• Strong organisational support, monthly leadership meetings & ongoing mentoring
• A stable, high-performing 60-place centre with 80+ enrolments
• Grow your leadership career in a purpose-driven, community-centred organisation

Our Story. Our People. Our Purpose.

Brighter Beginnings Early Education was founded by two mothers who saw a need for early learning environments that genuinely reflect, support and uplift the families they serve. What began as a simple vision to create warm, home-like spaces where children thrive and families feel understood has grown into a respected, community-trusted service in Fairfield and surrounding suburbs.

The centre is deeply connected to its local community, which includes many families from migrant and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Educators speak multiple languages, understand cultural nuances, and help families navigate early learning with confidence and dignity. This creates an environment where children feel safe, families feel supported, and local culture is honoured through inclusive practice.

For more information, visit: https://brighterbeginnings.au

Your Next Chapter Starts Here

Brighter Beginnings is seeking a full-time Centre Director to lead its thriving service in Fairfield, NSW

This is a leadership role with both strategic and hands-on influence. You will oversee day-to-day operations, mentor educators, engage with families, and champion culturally informed early learning. Your presence will shape team culture, uplift quality practice and ensure every child experiences safety, inclusion and belonging.

Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Leading daily operations in alignment with NQF, NQS, EYLF and regulatory requirements
• Building respectful, trusting relationships with families across diverse cultural backgrounds
• Mentoring, coaching and developing educators to strengthen practice and capability
• Providing on-the-floor guidance and modelling high-quality pedagogy
• Managing enrolments, occupancy, family communication and customer experience
• Ensuring consistent compliance, documentation and quality standards
• Supporting the wellbeing, growth and cohesion of a young, dynamic team
• Participating in monthly Director meetings and contributing to organisation-wide development

Is This You?

The ideal candidate will be an Early Childhood Teacher who brings a balanced blend of professional confidence, cultural awareness and emotional intelligence. Whether you are an emerging Director or an experienced ECT ready to advance your leadership journey, what matters most is your ability to lead with integrity, presence and genuine care.

To be successful in this role, you will hold a Bachelor’s qualification in Early Childhood Education (ECT) and have meaningful experience in an early learning environment, demonstrating the capability to guide and support others.

The following skills and attributes will be highly valued:

• Strong knowledge of the NQS, EYLF and all relevant early childhood regulations
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with families
• A collaborative leadership style that is fair, calm and supportive
• Confidence in guiding younger teams and fostering a positive, professional workplace culture
• A solutions-focused mindset with the ability to think commercially about occupancy, enrolments and family engagement
• Professional resilience and the capacity to navigate challenges with clarity and composure

Most importantly, you lead with curiosity, you take the time to observe, understand and appreciate the existing environment before initiating change. You respect the centre’s established strengths, work collaboratively to enhance what already functions well, and avoid imposing rigid approaches. You are confident yet humble, adaptable and committed to growing alongside the organisation.

What’s in It for You

In addition to a competitive hourly rate of $50 - $60 per hour (including WRP) + Super, you will also enjoy:

• Strong leadership support from the owners and the head office
• Monthly Director forums and collaborative professional learning
• Flexible working hours within the centre’s operating times
• A 2IC and team support structure that reduces administrative load
• Growth opportunities as the organisation expands across Sydney
• A culturally rich environment that values compassion, inclusion and representation
• Ongoing training and professional development pathways

This Is Your Moment - Let’s Talk

If you’re an ECT-qualified professional ready to step into real leadership, contribute to a community-informed early learning service, and be supported every step of the way, we would love to hear from you - APPLY NOW to join Brighter Beginnings and shape a brighter future for children, families and educators.