• Step straight into a leadership role with full autonomy
• Up to $120K base + Super + Weekly Travel Allowance for the right candidate
• Run a 34-place centre where your leadership directly impacts children, staff, and families
• Family-owned, values-driven organisation that respects your expertise and time

About Smart Cookies

Smart Cookies is a family-owned childcare provider with 11 years of experience, renowned for our personal touch and strong community values. With a close-knit team and family-oriented culture, we create an environment where children thrive, families feel connected, and staff are motivated, recognised, and supported.

Our team enjoys a range of initiatives that celebrate and reward staff, including the Wheel of Delight, Employee of the Month, shout-outs, and team events such as a yacht cruise during Vivid. We value flexibility, genuine care for our employees, and opportunities to build meaningful relationships with families and colleagues.

About the Opportunity

Smart Cookies is looking for a full-time Centre Director based in Beecroft, NSW.

You’ll be fully responsible for day-to-day leadership and operational management of a 34-place centre.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading daily operations of the service, ensuring compliance and quality standards
• Managing rosters, staff performance, and team engagement
• Handling budgets, reporting, and all financial aspects, including P&L
• Building strong relationships with families and the local community
• Maintaining high standards in safety, care, and regulatory documentation
• Overseeing Assessment & Rating processes and continuous improvement planning

About You

To qualify, you will need a minimum of a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and prior experience as a Centre Director or 2IC. A minimum of 2+ years in a leadership role within early childhood education is essential.

You’ll also hold:

• Current Working With Children Check
• First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications
• Accredited Child Protection Training

The following will also be highly valued:

• Proven success navigating A&R and compliance standards
• Experience managing small teams in tight-knit environments
• Confidence in rostering, budgeting, and centre administration

You’re a confident and experienced leader who takes pride in creating high-quality learning environments and building strong, supportive teams. You enjoy what you do, lead by example, and genuinely care about helping your educators grow. This role suits someone who thrives in a close-knit setting where their impact is visible every day.

About the Benefits

Your experience and leadership will be rewarded with a competitive annual salary of $100,000 – $120,000 + Super, plus:

• Weekly travel allowance for the right candidate
• Up to 50% childcare discount (on the gap fee)
• Ongoing professional development and support from an experienced, family-led team
• Real flexibility and autonomy to run the centre like your own

If you’re looking for a new leadership opportunity where you can make an immediate impact, we’d love to hear from you!