Busy Bees
early learning
CentreDirector
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“Centre Director at Busy Bees. Lead the day-to-day operations of a high-quality early learning service.. Drive occupancy growth and financial performance in line with budget targets.”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive occupancy growth and financial performance in line with budget targets.; achieve strategic goals.
Industry & Context.
Current ACT Working with Vulnerable People Registration (WWVP)., satisfactory, rigorous pre-employment checks (including WWVP, ID, Qualifications, Gecko Training, Work Rights, NQAITS register/Prohibited Persons & References), child safety training
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
A genuine commitment to child safety, speaking up, always doing the right thing, and alignment with Busy Bees values., Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved), Current ACT Working with Vulnerable People Registration (WWVP)., Proven experience leading a service, ideally within a medium to large centre environment., knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF), EYLF, and compliance requirements., Demonstrated ability to manage occupancy, rosters, and financial performance., Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Nice to Have
Opportunities & training to progress from Educator to leadership, management and area roles.
What You'll Do.
Lead the day-to-day operations of a high-quality early learning service.
Drive occupancy growth and financial performance in line with budget targets.
mentor and retain a high-performing leadership team.
Maintain compliance with the National Quality Framework and ACT regulations.
Foster a culture of safety
and educational excellence.
Develop partnerships with families and the local community.
Collaborate with your Area Director and support functions to achieve strategic goals.
Lead performance management
and succession planning.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with your Area Director and support functions to achieve strategic goals.
Communication Scope
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Full Job Description
**Centre Director******|** Canberra Airport, ACT** _Busy Bees is a leading global early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres where educators are supported to grow, lead and make a real difference in children’s lives, with over 130 centres across Australia and around 3,000 employees._ We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Centre Director to lead our well-established Busy Bees at The Park service. This large, high-performing centre is exceptionally well resourced, with a highly experienced leadership structure. As the face of the service, you will play a visible, hands-on leadership role focused on building strong relationships with families, supporting and mentoring your team, and driving occupancy, financial performance and operational excellence. **What you’ll do** * Lead the day-to-day operations of a high-quality early learning service. * Drive occupancy growth and financial performance in line with budget targets. * Build, mentor and retain a high-performing leadership team. * Maintain compliance with the National Quality Framework and ACT regulations. * Foster a culture of safety, inclusion, and educational excellence. * Develop strong partnerships with families and the local community. * Collaborate with your Area Director and support functions to achieve strategic goals. * Lead performance management, workforce planning, and succession planning. **What you’ll bring** * A genuine commitment to child safety, speaking up, always doing the right thing, and alignment with Busy Bees values. * Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved) * Current ACT Working with Vulnerable People Registration (WWVP). * Proven experience leading a service, ideally within a medium to large centre environment. * Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF), EYLF, and compliance requirements. * Demonstrated ability to manage occupancy, rosters, and financial performanc
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