Centre Director

Are you an experienced Centre Director who leads with heart and purpose? Are you ready to step into a role that values authentic leadership, respectful relationships, and meaningful community connections?

About Rise & Shine Kindergarten

Rise & Shine Kindergarten are proudly family owned and operated, with a culture built on strong relationships, professional growth, and genuine care for our people.

When educators love what they do, children thrive – and that’s why our teams stay, grow, and shine with us. We have proudly been recognised as a Top 5 place to Work in the Education Sector, and are proud to be considered an Employer of Choice.

We are known in the sector for our passion for play based learning, a focus on secure and respectful relationships with children, and our love of inquiry based learning and STEM education.

Why You’ll Love this Role

• A truly different workplace that values you and gives back. This year our Directors travelled to Singapore for a Reggio Emelia conference and an all inclusive paid holiday
• Off the floor 2IC and Educational Leader support
• RDO’s
• 6 weeks annual leave for ECT qualified Directors
• 75% childcare discount on childcare fees
• A supportive management team to help you with Enrolments, Recruitment, Curriculum & Operational quality and compliance
• An amazing leadership network support – local area Director meetings and a leadership professional development program to support your professional growth
• Generous centre budgets for resources & experiences
• Paid social events, wellbeing focus, and a positive, connected culture
• ·Financial bonuses of $12K+ per year

About You / Selection Criteria

We’re seeking a confident, approachable leader who can lead and inspire their team, foster strong community relationships, and maintain high-quality standards. You will:

• Have 2+ years’ Director experience
• Hold a Diploma or Early Childhood Teaching Degree (ACECQA Approved)
• Hold current WWCC, First Aid, CPR, Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Child Protection and Child Safety (gekkko) training
• Be passionate about play-based learning, secure attachments with children & environment as the 3rd teacher
• Excel in mentoring educators and creating positive workplace culture through hands on guiding and role-modelling best practice
• Experience managing service budgets
• Experience with compliance with the children’s services regulations and law, and the assessment and rating process
• ·Rise & Shine Kindergarten is committed to child safety and the wellbeing of all children. We are a Child Safe Organisation and expect all team members to share our commitment to protecting children. Successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive screening, including Blue Card and reference checks.

Your Day to Day

• Lead & inspire your team – provide daily guidance, mentoring, and support
• Drive curriculum excellence – collaborate with our Educational Leader & educators to deliver a fun, engaging and play based curriculum
• Oversee compliance & safety – rosters, ratio, documentation & regulatory compliance
• Build strong family connections – create a welcoming, community-focused service including family and community events
• Manage budgets & resources – ensure the Centre thrives operationally & financially
• Be on a continuous journey of reflection and continuous improvement for how we can be the safest and best early education and care provider

How to Apply

We love connecting with applicants through conversation. For a confidential discussion about the role, call Leisa Stanford on 0410 551 382

Or hit APPLY to send through your resume and cover letter. Please address the selection criteria in your cover letter – applications without one may not be considered.