Centre Director - Precious Cargo Collinswood - $3k sign on bonus

If you’re a confident, people‑first leader ready to take the next step in your early childhood career, this is your opportunity to lead a high‑quality centre where relationships matter, your ideas are valued, and the work you do every day makes a difference.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a passionate and diverse team
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture
• Build strong, trusting relationships with families and the wider community
• Oversee centre operations, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Champion high‑quality education aligned with Montessori philosophy and the EYLF
• Create an environment where children, families, and educators feel safe, valued, and supported

What You’ll Bring

• Proven leadership experience in early childhood education
• Minimum Diploma in Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA assessed equivalent)
• A current Working with Children Card, First Aid Certificate, Mandatory Reporting and any other required certifications (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong knowledge of the NQF, EYLF, and regulatory requirements
• A genuine passion for people leadership and team development
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• A commitment to quality education, inclusion, and continuous improvement

What’s In It for You?

• Above‑award pay that reflects your experience and the outstanding work you do
• $3k sign‑on paid upon successful completion of your 6‑month probation period
• 15% wage uplift through the ECEC Government Grant
• Discounted childcare fees for your own children at any Precious Cargo or Mayfield centre
• Free 24/7 wellbeing and medical support for you and your family
• Ongoing professional development, including opportunities such as study tours to New Zealand
• Genuine career growth opportunities within our expanding group
• A supportive, down‑to‑earth leadership team that listens, values your ideas, and celebrates wins together
• Rewards, recognition, and staff referral programs that acknowledge the impact you make

This is more than a leadership role — it’s a chance to be part of something special, to lead with purpose, and to grow alongside an organisation that truly cares about its people. If you’re ready to take the next step in your early childhood leadership journey, we’d love to hear from you.

About Our Collinswood Centre

Our two‑storey, purpose‑built Collinswood centre is thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity, connection, and learning. The environment includes:

• A dining room, music room, and kitchen cooking platform
• An outdoor verandah and shaded balcony
• Two engaging outdoor play spaces, including a spider‑web climbing frame and rock mound with slide

The centre has a beautifully diverse culture, with educators who speak multiple languages and reflect the community we serve. Guided by Montessori principles, sustainability and sensory education are embedded into daily practice. Children engage in meaningful, hands‑on learning through:

• Vegetable and herb gardens
• Compost bins and a Grow Free cart
• Centre pets, including pet frogs

We are proud of our strong community connections, including partnerships with St Monica’s Primary School, the Australian Broadcasting Station, Happy Feet Dance, and Ready Steady Go. Our reception area features a First Nations Library, offering families access to books by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors — reinforcing our commitment to inclusion, respect, and cultural learning.

Educational Excellence

Our School Readiness Program for children aged 3–6 is delivered by qualified Early Childhood Teachers holding Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. The program supports children to develop the confidence, skills, and foundations they need to succeed in their future learning journeys.

Your Role as Centre Director

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a passionate and diverse team
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture
• Build strong, trusting relationships with families and the wider community
• Oversee centre operations, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Champion high‑quality education aligned with Montessori philosophy and the EYLF
• Create an environment where children, families, and educators feel safe, valued, and supported

Apply and Safety

Mayfield Early Education, including its Board, Management, Employees and Volunteers, is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children. Our organisation has zero tolerance for child abuse and neglect. We uphold child safety policies and procedures and require comprehensive background checks, including reference checks, Working with Children Check (WWCC), child protection training, and other screening as required. All staff are expected to uphold our values of respect, inclusion, and child protection at all times.

Mayfield Childcare Limited celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for every team member. We welcome applicants of all genders, orientations, races, and backgrounds, believing that diversity strengthens our ability to educate the next generation about respect, equality, and fairness. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land—the Wurundjeri people—and pay our respects to their Elders, past and present.