Centre Director | Cameron Park Busy Bees is a leading global early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres where educators are supported to grow, lead and make a real difference in children’s lives. We have over 130 centres across Australia and around 3,000 employees. We’re seeking an experienced and inspiring Centre Director to join our team on a 12‑month fixed-term contract. What you’ll do Lead the day‑to‑day operations of a high-quality early learning service. Drive occupancy growth and financial performance in line with budget targets. Build, mentor and retain a high-performing leadership team. Maintain compliance with the National Quality Framework and ACT regulations. Foster a culture of safety, inclusion and educational excellence. Develop strong partnerships with families and the local community. Collaborate with your Area Director and support functions to achieve strategic goals. Lead performance management, workforce planning and succession planning. What you’ll bring A genuine commitment to child safety, speaking up, doing the right thing and alignment with Busy Bees values. Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved). Current Working with Children’s Check. Proven experience leading a service, ideally within a medium-to-large centre environment. Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF), EYLF and compliance requirements. Demonstrated ability to manage occupancy, rosters and financial performance. Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. Benefits and support Family-friendly benefits – 50% childcare gap-fee discounts for permanent staff. Paid learning and development – First Aid, CPR, mandatory training covered, ongoing professional development, and access to the Busy Bees learning platform and ACCCO RTO pathways. Supportive leaders and inclusive teams – hands-on leadership, strong tenure and a culture built on trust, respect and collaboration. Career pathways – opportunities and training to progress from educator to leadership, management and area roles. Global and national opportunities – engage with leaders across Australia and apply for the Global Talent Exchange Program (UK, Canada and Asia). Well-being support – free, confidential EAP access for you and your immediate family. Employment is conditional on satisfactory, rigorous pre-employment checks (WWVP, ID, qualifications, Gecko training, work rights, NQAITS register / prohibited persons and references) and child safety training, reflecting our strong commitment to safeguarding, equity, diversity and inclusion. #J-18808-Ljbffr