Mitchelton, QLD
Licensed Capacity: 94 places
Pay Range: $47.77–$53.67 per hour (WT 6A.1–6.9)
Busy Bees at Mitchelton is seeking a confident, commercially astute and people-focused Centre Director to lead our 94-place service in the heart of Mitchelton. This is a key leadership opportunity within QLD Area 1, reporting to our Area Director.
We are looking for a strong operator who can drive occupancy, mentor and retain high-performing teams, maintain compliance excellence and build meaningful community relationships.
As Centre Director, you will:
Lead the day-to-day operations of a 94-place 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 state 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
This role suits an experienced Centre Director or a strong 2IC/Educational Leader ready to step into a full P&L leadership position.
Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved)
Current QLD Working with Children Check (Blue Card – Employee)
Proven experience leading a service (ideally 70+ place centre)
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
Full working rights in Australia (if visa sponsorship is required, eligibility must align with current Department requirements)
• Higher Salary - Competitive, above-award salary, negotiable to meet your needs.
• Bonus opportunities - Access to our BEEs Bonus program for Service Managers, paid quarterly.
• Uniform & Laundry - Get a Laundry allowance and annual Uniform Allocation
• Childcare Fee Discount - Generous staff discount on childcare gap fees.
• Technology and Resources - Available at your fingertips to support and enhance you work experience.
• National Support Network - Connect with Service, Area, and Regional Managers across Australia to build your professional support network.
• Pedagogy and Compliance Partner - dedicated support to assist with implementing pedagogical approaches to foster effective learning experiences and skill development.
• Learning & Development - Access to accredited training programs through Busy Bees partnered registered training organisation (RTO) to support continuous professional development.
• Talent Exchange Program - Opportunity to participate in the Busy Bees global Talent Exchange Program (TEP) - Canada was 2023, Asia was 2024, and UK is 2025, we are excited to see where we are heading in 2026.
• Employee Assistance Program - Access to Busy Bees' amazing EAP for any support you need.
If you are a strategic leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional early learning outcomes, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to lead Busy Bees at Mitchelton and make a lasting impact on children, families and your team.
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.
