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Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor (Relocation Opportunity)


Company : Little Zak's Academy


Location : Adelaide, Australia


Created : 2026-03-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor (Relocation Opportunity) Competitive salary + KPI bonuses + benefits + WRP Little Zak''s Academy is privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment. Our staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Centre Director to lead our 90-place Exceeding NQS service in Bondi Junction. As the Nominated Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in the successful opening and daytoday operations of the centre, helping to establish a highquality early learning environment from day one. If you are currently based interstate or outside Sydney and looking to relocate, this role is designed to support that move. A signon bonus/relocation support is considered for the right candidate. If you are ready to relocate and lead a service in one of Sydneys most vibrant areas, we would love to hear from you! Why Join Us? We are proud to be part of the Australian Governments Worker Retention Payment program. Eligible team members at Little Zaks receive an extra 10% on top of award rates from December 2024, with an additional 5% starting December 2025. This funding is fully supported by the government until November 2026. Little Zaks Academy is one of the few approved providers nationally to offer this benefit. A competitive wellaboveaward salary package is on offer, reflecting your qualifications and experience. Weekly/monthly KPIbased bonuses (earn over $15,000 extra per year). Up to 50 percent staff childcare discount. Paid wellbeing day each year for permanent staff (after 12 months). Health and wellness allowance reimbursing up to $50 per month (gym, pool, wellness memberships). $1,000 employee referral bonus for each successful referral. Employee Assistance Program via Sonder, offering unlimited confidential counselling and wellbeing support. Paid staff meetings, including dinner provided. Paid offfloor induction with structured onboarding and training. Mentoring and buddy system for all new starters. Study support through Pay for Progression, including Certificate III, Diploma, and Early Childhood Teaching pathways (T&Cs apply). Strong promotefromwithin culture with longterm career opportunities. About the role As Centre Director, your responsibility and time will be spent on staff and their development and on operations of the centre. Your commitment to leading a service on its path to exceptional quality is endless and you have the support of a dedicated team that shares your vision. You are a People Leader you know how to get the best out of your team for the ultimate benefit to children and families. About you ACECQA Approved Diploma/Teaching Degree in Early Childhood Education. Experience with staff development & leadership, experience in a similar role advantageous. Strong knowledge and experience of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standards (NQS), ability to develop a QIP. Outstanding level of verbal and written communication. Strong computer skills. Current First Aid, CPR, Child Protection, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificates. Current Working with Children Check. Little Zak''s Child Safety Commitment Little Zaks Academy is a Child Safe Organisation. We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have a rigorous recruitment and screening process in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and childsafe employment checks. By applying for a role with Little Zaks Academy, you acknowledge and agree to undergo all required child safety checks as part of our employment process. We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Do not miss out on this great opportunity! If this sounds like you then please click APPLY NOW or call 0485982484 for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr