Riya Arora

Highly motivated and accomplished Early Childhood Education professional with over 5 years of progressive experience across educational leadership, centre operations, staff mentoring, and quality improvement within Australian early childhood settings. Proven leadership experience as an Educational Leader and Assistant Director, with strong expertise in leading teams, driving curriculum excellence, maintaining regulatory compliance, and fostering strong partnerships with children, families, staff, and wider communities.

Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams, support operational efficiency, manage centre compliance, and implement innovative educational programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS). Passionate about creating inclusive, safe, and engaging learning environments while empowering educators to achieve excellence.

Seeking a Centre Director opportunity to bring strategic leadership, operational expertise, and educational excellence to a high-quality early learning service.

• Successfully contributed to services working toward and maintaining strong compliance outcomes aligned with ACECQA, National Quality Standards (NQS), and National Quality Framework (NQF).
• Played an active leadership role in developing and implementing Quality Improvement Plans (QIP), service goals, and reflective practices to support continuous service improvement.
• Mentored and supported educators, trainees, and placement students, strengthening team capability, confidence, and professional growth.
• Demonstrated strong leadership across multiple early childhood settings in roles including Educational Leader, Assistant Director, and Assistant Manager.
• Successfully supported children with additional needs and neurodiverse learners, including children on the autism spectrum, through inclusive and individualized teaching approaches.
• Built strong partnerships with families, improving parent engagement, communication, and trust across services.
• Designed and implemented innovative learning programs that enhanced children’s engagement, wellbeing, and developmental outcomes.
• Coordinated and successfully led a range of centre-based projects, educational initiatives, and community engagement events, including:
• POM Project implementation to support service development and learning outcomes.
• Active participation in the Floriade community event, including successfully inviting Yvette Berry to attend the service’s Floriade celebration, strengthening community and government engagement.
• Pink Breakfast community initiative to promote family and community connection.
• Helping ACT service project supporting local community engagement.
• Coordinating and facilitating Dance Classes to enhance children’s physical wellbeing and confidence.
• Organising Kenny Koala safety education sessions to promote road safety awareness among children.
• Volunteering and community support with St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies) initiatives.
• Leading the Scholastic Book Fair in collaboration with Kippax Library to promote early literacy and family engagement.
• Organising and facilitating Bush Kindy excursions, encouraging nature-based learning and outdoor education experiences, in collaboration with the Birrigai community.
• Coordinating intergenerational learning through participation in the Kalparrin Aged Care Christmas Event, strengthening community relationships and children’s social learning.
• Contributed to improving workplace culture through educator support, team collaboration, and positive leadership practices.
• Assisted in strengthening operational systems including documentation, compliance monitoring, and centre organisation.
• Demonstrated strong capability in managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously while maintaining high-quality educational standards.
• Achieved High Distinction (HD) in academic studies, demonstrating strong commitment, time management, and professional excellence.
• Recognised by colleagues and leadership teams for professionalism, initiative, and strong problem-solving ability.

• WWVP License: 28/06/2028

WWVP NUMBER: 00687463

• Teacher Registration: 032332
• First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis
• Child Protection Training (Gecko Certificate)

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Storypark
• Xplor
• QK KIDS
• OWNA
• Childcare Management Systems
• Documentation Platforms
• Platform7 (QIP)