" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eCentre Director / Nominated Supervisor\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 Sydney \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"8347\"\u003e 2121 \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5882\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 20/10/2026 \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\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\u003eAbout the Role\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\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 Join Us?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompetitive salary package well above award\u003c/strong\u003e, based on qualifications and experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be part of the Australian Government\u0026rsquo;s Worker Retention Payment program.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;Eligible team members at Little Zak\u0027s Academy now receive an additional 15% on top of award rates. The Australian Government announced that the Worker Retention Payment program would be extended until 30 June 2028, continuing to support wage increases for eligible early childhood educators.\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Zak\u0027s Academy was one of the first approved providers nationally to participate in this initiative, ensuring our team could access these additional benefits from the commencement of the program.\u003c/strong\u003e\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\u003ePaid birthday leave and an additional wellbeing day\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;each year for Centre Director (after 12 months)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHealth and wellness allowance reimbursing up to\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003e$50 per month\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(gym, pool, wellness memberships)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$1,000 employee referral bonus\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;for each successful referral\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy allowance\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;for your Early Childhood Teaching degree (T\u0026amp;Cs apply)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmployee Assistance Program via\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSonder\u003c/strong\u003e, offering unlimited confidential counselling and wellbeing support\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrong promote-from-within culture\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;with long-term career opportunities\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout You\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACECQA-approved Diploma or Early Childhood Teaching Degree\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrevious experience as a Centre Director or Nominated Supervisor is advantageous\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComfortable taking on the responsibilities of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eNominated Supervisor\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong leadership and people management skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSound understanding of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eEYLF, NQS, National Regulations, and compliance requirements\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated ability to\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003edrive occupancy, team performance, and service outcomes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong communication and stakeholder management skills\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=\"1128317\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "