Centre Manager Eastern Suburbs Sydney

_{16th October, 2026}

Centre Director – Sydney's Eastern Suburbs

SSR is delighted to be partnering with a wonderful early childhood organisation seeking an experienced Centre Director to lead one of its services in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs.

What stands out about this opportunity is the organisation's commitment to quality and its genuine investment in the professional development of its educators and leaders. They understand that great centres are built around great people. They value knowledgeable educators, strong relationships with families and leaders who are passionate about creating positive environments where children and teams can thrive.

This is an opportunity for a Centre Director who enjoys leading people, developing educators and making a meaningful contribution to educational quality and practice.

Our Client

Our client is an established early childhood provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality education and care. They are passionate about creating environments where children feel safe, supported and encouraged to explore, learn and develop. Equally important is their commitment to their people.

Professional development, mentoring and ongoing learning are valued across the organisation, with a genuine focus on supporting educators and leaders to continue growing in their careers. They are looking for a Centre Director who shares these values and can bring their own experience, ideas and leadership style to the service.

The Role

As Centre Director, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, culture, quality and operational performance of the service.

This is a role for someone who enjoys being actively involved in their centre, building strong relationships with their team and supporting educators to deliver exceptional outcomes for children.

You will:

• Lead, inspire and support a team of early childhood professionals.
• Build a positive, collaborative and accountable team culture.
• Coach and mentor educators, supporting their professional growth.
• Champion high-quality educational practice and continuous improvement.
• Maintain strong standards across compliance, operations and child safety.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families and the wider community.
• Support educators to create engaging and thoughtful learning environments.
• Oversee staffing, occupancy and the overall performance of the service.
• Work collaboratively with the broader leadership team to achieve positive outcomes.

What's on Offer

• Join an established and respected early childhood organisation.
• Strong commitment to professional development and ongoing learning.
• Support from experienced early childhood professionals and senior leaders.
• A provider that genuinely values quality education and practice.
• Opportunities to collaborate, share ideas and develop professionally.
• The opportunity to bring your own ideas and leadership style to the service.
• A positive focus on educator development, wellbeing and team culture.
• The opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career with a quality-focused provider.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Centre Director who is confident in their leadership ability, passionate about early childhood education and genuinely enjoys developing people. You understand that leading a successful centre requires a balance of strong educational practice, operational knowledge and the ability to build positive relationships with educators and families.

You will bring:

• Previous experience as a Centre Director.
• Strong people leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent knowledge of the National Quality Framework, EYLF and National Regulations.
• A genuine passion for quality education and continuous improvement.
• Experience coaching, mentoring and supporting educators.
• A strong commitment to child safety and children's wellbeing.
• Sound operational, compliance and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A positive, collaborative and professional leadership style.

If you're an experienced Centre Director considering your next opportunity and want to work with an organisation that values its people, invests in professional development and is genuinely committed to quality education, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to lead with purpose, continue growing professionally and make a positive impact on the children, families and educators within your service.

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Selina Stanley
SSR Recruitment
0449 865 003
selina@ss-recruitment.com.au

Let SSR Recruitment help you discover a leadership opportunity that aligns with your experience, aspirations and passion for quality early education.