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Centre Director

Australia, Ipswich 100000.00 - 130000.00 AUD / Year · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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Centre Director | A Beautiful, School-Affiliated ELC. Location: Ipswich, QLD (On-site parking provided). Work Type: Full-Time, Permanent. Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 + Superannuation (Commensurate with your experience). At Randstad Education, we truly care about early childhood. We are dedicated to walking alongside exceptional leaders, matching you with roles that gently nurture your potential, reward your heart and expertise, and expand your positive impact on young lives. We are so proud to partner with a prestigious, school-affiliated Early Learning Centre in Ipswich to find an inspiring, community-minded Centre Director to guide and uplift their high-performing team of educators. About the Centre & Our Philosophy: Owned and embraced by a historic and well-respected local educational institution, this premier co-educational long day care and kindergarten service is deeply committed to 'making the most of every moment.' Together, we view early childhood education as the vital, beautiful foundation for lifelong learning. As the Centre Director, you will gentle-guide a service boasting a safe, secure, and uniquely tranquil atmosphere. The centre prides itself on aesthetically beautiful learning environments designed to naturally spark a child's sense of wonder and curiosity. Our curriculum beautifully weaves intentional teaching with thoughtful, loving scaffolding, while actively celebrating our multicultural community and deeply embedding Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. If you are a reflective leader who thrives in a culture of continuous growth, collaborative self-review, and strong, trusting family partnerships, you will find an incredibly supportive professional home here.

Job Responsibility

  • Inspire & Lift Up: Mentor, support, and work in true partnership with your team of Teachers and Educators to nurture excellence in line with the EYLF and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines
  • Care for Our Space: Guide the day-to-day administration, welcoming environment, and operational budget of the service with mindfulness
  • Reflective Practice: Foster a culture of collaborative reflection and gentle QIP self-review to ensure our practice beautifully aligns with the National Quality Standards (NQS)
  • Community Belonging: Cultivate robust, welcoming, and transparent relationships with families and the wider Ipswich community

Requirements

  • An ACECQA-approved Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or an Advanced Diploma / Diploma of Early Education and Care
  • Heart-led experience as a Centre Director (or a passionate 2IC / Assistant Director ready to take that beautiful next step)
  • A deep, practical understanding of the EYLF, NQS frameworks, and collaborative QIP processes
  • A valid Queensland Blue Card
  • Current approved First Aid, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma management qualifications
  • Child Protection Training

What we offer

  • A highly competitive salary package and superannuation benefits that truly reflect your experience and value
  • 4 weeks of annual leave to rest, restore, and spend time with loved ones
  • A dedicated budget for Professional Development (PD) and access to structured, gentle on-the-job mentoring
  • Clear opportunities to take the next step in your professional journey and step up into higher duties
  • Complimentary on-site car parking provided for a stress-free daily commute
  • Adjacent school-hours care options, creating a seamless, comforting routine for working parents
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