Centre Director

About the role:

Prom Coast Centres for Children is seeking an intentional leader to direct our community led, not-for-profit early learning centre that has become a vital service for children and families of the Prom Coast community in beautiful South Gippsland.

You will be stepping into an established, well respected and responsive service that has built strong foundations in its local communities. Your focus will be on continuous improvement, supporting and mentoring a diverse team and using professional insight to lead a child first culture for children, families and your team.

This role would suit a leader who values both operational stability and educational integrity.

The leadership approach at Prom Coast is calm, reflective and relationship-driven.

About the service:

Families value the service’s welcoming inclusive culture and genuine respect for children’s safety, agency and identity. The service has an established natural environment, thoughtful pedagogy and strong educator relationships that shape the rhythm of each day.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for an experienced and collaborative leader who brings operational confidence and a genuine commitment to people.

You understand how to maintain high standards and expectations, and you value relationships as highly as compliance and outcomes. You are comfortable leading a range of educator ability, supporting team wellbeing and creating the conditions for long-term stability and high-quality practice.

Most importantly, you understand that exceptional early childhood leadership is steady, thoughtful and consistent.

What's on offer:

• Highly competitive salary package based on experience and capability

• Flexibility in arrangement of hours 

• Established service with strong community reputation

• Stable, long-standing educator team

About you:

• ACECQA-approved Early Childhood qualification (Degree or Diploma)

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Centre Director, 2IC or Nominated Supervisor

• Proven experience supporting NQF compliance, continuous improvement and people leadership

• Strong communication, organisational and professional leadership skills

• Sound operational and financial understanding

• A values-driven approach where relationships, people, pedagogy and long-term sustainability are prioritised together

Prom Coast Centres for Children Inc. is committed to child safety and reflects this in all aspects of employment.

How to apply:

Click ‘Apply Now' and submit your application. We will review applications as they are submitted. Applications Close: Wednesday 24 June 2026

We encourage interested applicants to call us for a confidential discussion, please contact Wilhelmina Pruyn on 0356 839***. You can access a position description and more information at https://pccc.kindergarten.vic.gov.au/careers-in-early-childhood/