As Centre Director, you will be accountable for the overall success of the service, including:
- Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team
- Ensuring compliance with the National Quality Framework and ACT regulatory requirements
- Driving occupancy, financial performance, and sustainable growth
- Embedding high-quality pedagogy and inclusive practice across the service
- Building strong partnerships with families and the local community
- Managing staffing, rosters, budgets, and operational priorities
- Creating a positive, safe, and engaging environment for children and staff
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or higher (ACECQA approved)
- Current ACT Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration (or ability to obtain)
- Proven experience as a Centre Director or Service Manager in early learning
- Strong knowledge of the NQF, National Law and Regulations
- Demonstrated leadership, people management, and commercial acumen
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Full-time availability (this role is not suitable for part-time arrangements)
Key Benefits we offer for joining our Hive:
- Higher Salary - Competitive, above-award salary, negotiable to meet your needs.
- Bonus opportunities - Access to our BEEs Bonus program for Service Managers, paid quarterly.
- Uniform & Laundry - Get a Laundry allowance and annual Uniform Allocation
- Childcare Fee Discount - Generous staff discount on childcare gap fees.
- Technology and Resources - Available at your fingertips to support and enhance you work experience.
- National Support Network - Connect with Service, Area, and Regional Managers across Australia to build your professional support network.
- Pedagogy and Compliance Partner - dedicated support to assist with implementing pedagogical approaches to foster effective learning experiences and skill development.
- Learning & Development - Access to accredited training programs through Busy Bees partnered registered training organisation (RTO) to support continuous professional development.
- Talent Exchange Program - Opportunity to participate in the Busy Bees global Talent Exchange Program (TEP) - Canada was 2023, Asia was 2024, and UK is 2025, we are excited to see where we are heading in 2026.
- Employee Assistance Program - Access to Busy Bees' amazing EAP for any support you need.
