Job Description

Centre Director Opportunities Emali Early Learning
Lead With Purpose. Inspire Excellence. Shape the Future.

Are you an experienced Early Childhood leader ready to make a meaningful impact?

Do you thrive on building strong teams, driving quality, and creating environments where children, families, and educators flourish?

At Emali Early Learning, we are seeking passionate and driven Centre Directors to lead across our growing network of services.

This is more than a role it’s an opportunity to lead with purpose, influence outcomes, and be part of an organisation that genuinely invests in its people.

WHY JOIN EMALI

With over 15 years of experience, Emali is proudly South Australian owned and committed to delivering high-quality education and care.
We believe exceptional centres are built by exceptional leaders and we invest in developing ours.

At Emali, you will be supported, empowered, and trusted to lead your team and centre to success.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Centre Director, you will:

• Lead and inspire a team of educators to deliver high-quality education and care
• Build a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture
• Drive occupancy, engagement, and strong family relationships
• Oversee daily operations, compliance, and financial performance
• Lead your service through Assessment & Rating (A&R) with confidence
• Mentor and develop future leaders within your team
• Work collaboratively with the Operations Team to achieve centre and organisational goals.

You will play a key role in shaping the experience of children, families, and educators across your service.

ABOUT YOU

You are a confident and values-driven leader who:

• Holds an ACECQA-approved qualification (Diploma or above)
• Has demonstrated experience in a leadership role within Early Childhood Education
• Has a strong understanding of the NQF, EYLF, and National Regulations
• Is passionate about quality, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Leads with integrity, accountability, and empathy
• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Is committed to developing others and building future leaders

CHILD SAFETY COMMITMENT

Emali Early Learning Centre is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children in our care. We have a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm.

All applicants must:

• Hold (or be willing to obtain) a valid Working With Children Check
• Meet all relevant legislative clearances and screening requirements
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of child safe practices
• Uphold Emali’s child protection policies and procedures at all times

As a Centre Director, you will:

• Foster a culture where children feel safe, heard, and respected
• Ensure compliance with mandatory reporting obligations
• Identify and respond to child safety concerns appropriately
• Maintain professional boundaries and model respectful behaviour
• Lead and support your team in implementing child safe practices
• Ensure environments, supervision, and daily practices prioritise safety

START YOUR NEXT CHAPTER WITH EMALI

If you’re ready to step into a leadership role where you can truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Join a team that believes in your growth, values your leadership, and is committed to building the future of Early Childhood Education together.