Centre Director

Centre Director Busy Bees at Carrum Downs

Location: Carrum Downs VIC
Licensed Capacity: 91 places
Hourly Rate: $45.53 $51.17 per hour (depending on experience and level)

About the Role

Busy Bees at Carrum Downs is seeking a passionate and experienced Centre Director to lead our centre and inspire excellence in early education. With a licensed capacity of 91 children you will oversee daily operations lead and mentor your team and ensure that our centre provides the very best in quality education care and family engagement.

As a Centre Director you will:

• Lead coach and support educators to achieve excellence in pedagogy and care

• Oversee centre operations including compliance occupancy and budgets

• Build strong and lasting relationships with families and the local community

• Partner with the Educational Leader to maintain high-quality educational programs

• Ensure adherence to all compliance and regulatory requirements (EYLF NQS ACECQA)

• Drive a positive workplace culture that reflects Busy Bees values

What Youll Need

• Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)

• Previous leadership experience in a childcare or early education setting

• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

• Current Working with Children Check (VIC)

• Current First Aid CPR Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications

• Full Australian working rights

Key Benefits

• Above-award salary $45.53 to $51.17 per hour

• Quarterly BEEs Bonus Program for Centre Directors

• Uniform and Laundry allowance

• Generous childcare gap fee discounts for permanent staff

• Access to technology and resources to support your leadership

• National Support Network of Service and Area Managers

• Dedicated Pedagogy and Compliance Partner for ongoing guidance

• Ongoing leadership and professional development via Busy Bees partnered RTO

• Opportunity to participate in the Global Talent Exchange Program (UK in 2025)

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Apply now to lead Busy Bees at Carrum Downs and join a supportive national network where your leadership shapes the future of early education.

Why Work for Busy Bees
If youre passionate about early learning Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation our company was founded by three families looking for better more enriching childcare. Three decades later we still keep the same values at heart.

We know that we couldnt do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.