Are you an experienced Centre
Director who leads with heart and purpose? Are you ready to step into a role
that values authentic leadership, respectful relationships, and meaningful
community connections?
About Rise & Shine Kindergarten
Rise & Shine Kindergarten are proudly family owned and
operated, with a culture built on strong relationships, professional growth,
and genuine care for our people.
When educators love what they do, children thrive – and
that’s why our teams stay, grow, and shine with us. We have proudly been
recognised as a Top 5 place to Work in the Education Sector, and are proud to
be considered an Employer of Choice.
We are known in the sector for our passion for play based
learning, a focus on secure and respectful relationships with children, and our
love of inquiry based learning and STEM education.
Why You’ll Love this Role
- A
truly different workplace that values you and gives back. This year our
Directors travelled to Singapore for a Reggio Emelia conference and an all
inclusive paid holiday
- Off
the floor 2IC and Educational Leader support
- RDO’s
- 6
weeks annual leave for ECT qualified Directors
- 75%
childcare discount on childcare fees
- A
supportive management team to help you with Enrolments, Recruitment,
Curriculum & Operational quality and compliance
- An
amazing leadership network support – local area Director meetings and a
leadership professional development program to support your professional
growth
- Generous
centre budgets for resources & experiences
- Paid
social events, wellbeing focus, and a positive, connected culture
- ·Financial bonuses of $12K+ per year
About You / Selection Criteria
We’re seeking a confident, approachable leader who can lead
and inspire their team, foster strong community relationships, and maintain
high-quality standards. You will:
- Have
2+ years’ Director experience
- Hold
a Diploma or Early Childhood Teaching Degree (ACECQA Approved)
- Hold
current WWCC, First Aid, CPR, Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Child Protection and
Child Safety (gekkko) training
- Be
passionate about play-based learning, secure attachments with children
& environment as the 3rd teacher
- Excel
in mentoring educators and creating positive workplace culture through
hands on guiding and role-modelling best practice
- Experience
managing service budgets
- Experience
with compliance with the children’s services regulations and law, and the
assessment and rating process
- ·Rise & Shine Kindergarten is committed to
child safety and the wellbeing of all children. We are a Child Safe
Organisation and expect all team members to share our commitment to protecting
children. Successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive screening,
including Blue Card and reference checks.
Your Day to Day
- Lead
& inspire your team – provide daily guidance, mentoring, and support
- Drive
curriculum excellence – collaborate with our Educational Leader & educators
to deliver a fun, engaging and play based curriculum
- Oversee
compliance & safety – rosters, ratio, documentation & regulatory
compliance
- Build
strong family connections – create a welcoming, community-focused service
including family and community events
- Manage
budgets & resources – ensure the Centre thrives operationally &
financially
- Be
on a continuous journey of reflection and continuous improvement for how
we can be the safest and best early education and care provider
How to Apply
We love connecting with applicants through conversation. For
a confidential discussion about the role, call Leisa Stanford on 0410 551 382
Or hit APPLY to send through your resume and cover
letter. Please address the selection criteria in your cover letter –
applications without one may not be considered.
