" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eCentre Director / Nominated Supervisor | The Entrance\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5879\"\u003e Education \u0026amp; Child Care \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5880\"\u003e Early Childhood - Other \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5881\"\u003e NSW Other \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"8347\"\u003e 2250 \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5882\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 12/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eModern, purpose built centre + inclusive, supportive team \u0026amp; leadership\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet mentored by our experienced Area Manager to implement/develop programs\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA competitive well-above-award salary package is on offer\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Zak\u0027s Academy\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;is privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is not just another Centre Director role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an opportunity to lead our service\u0026nbsp;in\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eThe Entrance\u003c/strong\u003e, a well-known, high-performing\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003e122\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-place\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;centre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you are an experienced Director, or a strong Assistant Director (2IC) ready to step up, this is your chance to take ownership of a centre that sets the standard across the business.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will be supported from day one with a structured\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003e4-week induction\u003c/strong\u003e, along with ongoing guidance from an experienced leadership team.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat this role actually looks like\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou are leading the centre, but your real focus is your people.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilding and maintaining a strong team culture\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeveloping your educators and leaders\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDriving consistent, high-quality practice aligned with EYLF and NQS\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintaining strong relationships with families and the local community\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOverseeing compliance, occupancy and overall centre performance\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e You will also have\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ereal autonomy\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in how you run your centre, including\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eownership of your budget and the ability to make decisions that support your team, families and service outcomes\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou are not just managing the day-to-day. You are responsible for the overall success and direction of the service.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy people step into roles like this\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalary:\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;Well above award salary package + super + incentives from time to time\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4-week structured induction\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003ewith established systems, strong foundations and supportive leadership\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorker Retention Payment:\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;+15% on top of the award rate\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 50% childcare discount\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWellbeing day\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;each year\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$50 per month wellness allowance\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$1,000 referral bonus\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAP (Sonder)\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;for confidential support\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy support\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;and clear progression pathways\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout you\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eACECQA-approved Diploma or Early Childhood Teaching Degree\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience as a Centre Director, or a strong 2IC ready to step up\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfident leading teams, managing performance and driving outcomes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong understanding of EYLF, NQS, compliance and QIP\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComfortable taking on the responsibilities of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eNominated Supervisor\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Zak\u0027s Child Safety Commitment\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Zak\u0026rsquo;s Academy is a Child Safe Organisation.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003erigorous recruitment and screening process\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy applying for a role with Little Zak\u0026rsquo;s Academy, you acknowledge and agree to\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eundergo all required child safety checks\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;as part of our employment process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not miss out on this great opportunity!\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;If you are open to a conversation, apply or reach out directly. Happy to chat before anything formal. Please click\u0026nbsp;\u0026lsquo;APPLY NOW\u0026rsquo; or call 0485 982 484 for more information. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"1126635\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "