" \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 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 29/10/2026 \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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to take the lead and make a real difference?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you are an experienced\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eCentre Director, Nominated Supervisor or strong Assistant Director ready for your next step\u003c/strong\u003e, this is an opportunity to take ownership of a centre that is ready for a fresh chapter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLittle Zak\u0026rsquo;s Academy is looking for an exceptional leader to step into our\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003e122-place service in The Entrance\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an opportunity for a confident leader who enjoys building teams, creating stability and turning challenges into positive change.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will have the\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eautonomy, support and resources\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to lead your team, rebuild momentum and shape the service for long-term success.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is more than maintaining an established centre. It is an opportunity to\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003emake your mark\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will have:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal ownership of your centre\u003c/strong\u003e, including involvement in budgeting and key business decisions\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe autonomy to make decisions that support your\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eteam, children, families and service outcomes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ebuild a strong team culture and create stability\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003e4-week structured induction\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to set you up for success\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOngoing support from an experienced Operations and Leadership team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to develop your educators and future leaders\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA genuine\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003epromote-from-within culture\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;with opportunities to progress as the business grows\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Role\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Centre Director, you will take overall responsibility for the leadership and performance of the service.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour focus will be on:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilding a positive, accountable and high-performing team culture\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeveloping your educators, Room Leaders and emerging leaders\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreating consistency and stability across the service\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeading high-quality educational practice aligned with the\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eEYLF and NQS\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilding strong and trusted relationships with children, families and the local community\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintaining compliance and ensuring the service operates to a high standard\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDriving occupancy, enrolments and overall centre performance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging budgets and making sound commercial decisions\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeading the service as\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eNominated Supervisor\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e You will be supported, but you will also be trusted to lead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Join Us?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eWe recognise that great Centre Directors are critical to the success of our services, which is why we offer:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompetitive salary package well above award of up to $130,000 plus super\u003c/strong\u003e, based on your qualifications and experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorker Retention Payment on top of your salary,\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003esubject to applicable award classification and eligibility\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4-week structured induction\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;with ongoing leadership support\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaid birthday leave and an additional wellbeing day\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;each year after 12 months\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$50 per month Health \u0026amp; Wellness allowance\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$1,000 employee referral bonus\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy allowance\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;towards an Early Childhood Teaching degree, subject to T\u0026amp;Cs\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50% staff childcare discount\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmployee Assistance Program through\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSonder\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenuine opportunities for\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ecareer progression as Little Zak\u0026rsquo;s Academy continues to grow\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout You\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eWe are looking for a leader who is confident taking ownership and knows how to bring people with them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will have:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eACECQA-approved Diploma or Early Childhood Teaching qualification\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrevious experience as a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eCentre Director, Nominated Supervisor or Assistant Director/2IC\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong leadership and people management skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA sound understanding of the\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eEYLF, NQS, National Regulations and compliance\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe ability to build a strong team culture and develop educators\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommercial awareness and an understanding of occupancy and centre performance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong communication and relationship-building skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe confidence to make decisions and take accountability for the outcomes of your service\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe resilience and leadership capability to\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003estep into a challenging environment and create positive change\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. 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