Centre Director | 124 Licensed Capacity | 326 High Street, Belmont VIC 3216 Busy Bees is a leading global early learning provider, with over 130 centres across Australia and approximately 3,000 employees. Our Bee Safe Commitment puts child safety at the heart of everything we do as we help every child get the Best Start in Life. We’re seeking an experienced and confident Centre Director to lead our thriving Belmont service. With strong occupancy, an established team of educators and a high-demand location, this is an opportunity to build on an already successful centre. Our purpose-built centre features a dedicated Kindergarten room, engaging outdoor environments, weekly incursions and Bush Kinder excursions. What you’ll do Lead the day-to-day operations of a high-quality 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 VIC 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. What you’ll bring A genuine commitment to child safety, speaking up, always doing the right thing, and alignment with Busy Bees values. Diploma or Bachelor qualific.ation in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA approved). Current Working with Children Check for VIC. Proven experience leading a service, ideally within a medium to large centre environment. 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. Why Busy Bees? Because we offer the B.E.E.S. advantage: Better pay. Everyday balance. Education for growth. Support you can rely on. Established team: Join a stable service with long-standing team members who bring valuable experience and continuity. Great location: Conveniently located on High Street, minutes from Geelong, with shared parking, a major shopping complex five minutes away and a nearby gym. Engaging learning environments: Purpose-built indoor and outdoor spaces, a dedicated Kindergarten room, weekly incursions and Bush Kinder excursions. Family-friendly benefits; 50% childcare gap-fee discounts for permanent staff, because your family should benefit too. Paid learning & development; First Aid, CPR & mandatory training covered, ongoing professional development, and access to our Busy Bees learning platform and ACCCO RTO pathways. Supportive leaders & inclusive teams; hands-on leadership, strong tenure and a culture built on trust, respect and collaboration. Global & national opportunities; connect with leaders across Australia and apply for our Global Talent Exchange Program (UK, Canada and Asia). Employment is conditional on satisfactory, rigorous pre-employment checks (including WWCC, ID, Qualifications, Gecko Training, Work Rights, NQAITS register/Prohibited Persons & References) and child safety training, reflecting our strong commitment to safeguarding, equity, diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be a child safe organisation, putting child safety at the heart of everything we do through our Bee Safe commitment. 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. Whether you're embarking on the exciting journey of your early educational career or striving to advance to the next level, Busy Bees presents an ideal opportunity for you! We're actively searching for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who possess an authentic passion for Early Childhood Education and the well-being of children, to fill a variety of roles across our Services and Support Office. Early Childhood Education attracts a special type of person. You might possess creativity, nurturance, a focus on tasks, or a knack for problem-solving. However, at its core, your affinity for Early Childhood Education arises from a profound devotion to nurturing the educational growth of the youngest members within our communities. This resonates deeply with us, as our mission is to give every child the best start in life. We are driven to gather people who care deeply about quality and we empower people to bring their unique gifts and talents together for the benefit of our children. We value each member of our team and know that by supporting you in your journey you’ll be the positive and supportive influence in theirs.

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