Centre Director

At Green Leaves Early Learning Waverley Gardens, we believe in fostering a sense of belonging for all and giving our team the opportunity to choose their own adventure!

We’re looking for someone ready to grow and succeed with us- to champion our Green Leaves Commitments and embed a culture of welcome, connection, kindness, and excellence.

Day to day, you can: 

• Live and breathe our Green Leaves Commitments in your day-to-day practice
• Run smooth and efficient day-to-day operations while putting the children and team at the heart of everything we do
• Create memorable experiences by greeting every family with warmth and delivering high-quality tours and orientations
• Be a part of the local community by building genuine connections with local families and networks
• Use your masterful knowledge of sector regulations, including the National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework
• Champion quality education & care by overseeing classroom curriculum and pedagogical documentation with the support of our NLRDP Partners and your Operations Support Manager
• Work with your dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialist to attract our next generation of Educator superheroes.

In return, we offer a culture that recognises and rewards your contribution through our Green Leaves Work Perks:

• A supportive and progressive culture that appreciates doing things a little bit differently
• Salary, Educator Retention Grant Wage Boost + weekly pays
• A Reward and Recognition Incentive paid annually in addition to your wage
• Savings on childcare fees with our childcare discount of 75% off the gap fee
• A structure that supports you with a Centre Leadership team, including a dedicated 5-day per week Centre Administrator and an Educational Leader
• Access to our exclusive supplier discount program, with great discounts on a range of suppliers
• Add a boost to your health and well-being with our comprehensive program (including our Annual Wellness Week)
• A comprehensive induction, plus ongoing career development from experienced leaders
• Access our online Green Leaves library for learning courses, promising learning anytime, anywhere
• Team outings, team building and events.
• And much more!

About You:

• An ACECQA-approved Diploma of Early Childhood Education, or above
• Current State relevant Working with Children’s Check, Police Check + PRODA
• Current Child Protection Training and National Child Safety Training
• Current Anaphylaxis, Asthma, CPR and First Aid Certificates
• Current Food Safety Supervisor certificate
• Extraordinary leadership abilities with proven experience engaging, inspiring and growing a team of professional Educators
• Strong knowledge of systems including Humanforce/Timetarget, Storypark, Qikkids, CCMS, Facebook and ISS.

Make Your Move!

If you are a supportive, collaborative leader ready to join a group that does things a little differently, make your move and apply now!

At Green Leaves Early Learning, we prioritise the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children, including those with disabilities. We encourage applicants to share their experiences working with children with disabilities and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are committed to Reconciliation and fostering an environment where all First Nations Australians feel a strong sense of connection and belonging. We welcome your experiences with Aboriginal children and communities.

Green Leaves Early Learning is committed to all aspects of child safety; including child protection, mandatory reporting and adopting the Victorian Child Safe Standards.