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Centre Director – Busy Bees at Port Kennedy Location: Port Kennedy, WA Licensed Capacity: 86 places Hourly Rate: $45.53 – $51.17 per hour (depending on experience and level) About the Role Busy Bees at Port Kennedy is looking for an experienced and motivated Centre Director to lead our service. With a licensed capacity of 86 children, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations, supporting your team, and ensuring high-quality outcomes for children and families. As Centre Director, you will: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of educators to deliver outstanding care and education Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF), EYLF, and ACECQA requirements Oversee enrolments, occupancy, rostering, and budgeting Build strong, lasting partnerships with families and the local community Collaborate with the Educational Leader to drive continuous improvement and high-quality curriculum delivery Promote Busy Bees’ values of Care, Quality, Service, and Value What You’ll Need Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-approved equivalent) Proven leadership experience in a childcare or early education setting Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQS, and compliance frameworks Current Working with Children Check (WA) Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications Full Australian working rights Key Benefits Above award salary – $45.53 to $51.17 per hour Quarterly BEEs Bonus Program for Centre Directors Uniform and Laundry allowance Generous childcare gap fee discounts for permanent staff Dedicated Pedagogy & Compliance Partner for ongoing guidance National Support Network of Area and Regional Managers Access to Busy Bees’ Learning & Development programs via our partnered RTO Opportunity to join the Global Talent Exchange Program (UK in 2025) Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing support Apply now to lead Busy Bees at Port Kennedy and shape a thriving learning environment while growing your leadership career in early education. Why Work for Busy Bees? If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart. We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire. Whether you're embarking on the exciting journey of your early educational career or striving to advance to the next level, Busy Bees presents an ideal opportunity for you! We're actively searching for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who possess an authentic passion for Early Childhood Education and the well-being of children, to fill a variety of roles across our Services and Support Office. Early Childhood Education attracts a special type of person. You might possess creativity, nurturance, a focus on tasks, or a knack for problem-solving. However, at its core, your affinity for Early Childhood Education arises from a profound devotion to nurturing the educational growth of the youngest members within our communities. This resonates deeply with us, as our mission is to give every child the best start in life. We are driven to gather people who care deeply about quality and we empower people to bring their unique gifts and talents together for the benefit of our children. We value each member of our team and know that by supporting you in your journey you’ll be the positive and supportive influence in theirs.