Centre Manager

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Early Years Talent Full time

Are you a people-first leader with a sharp understanding of what quality early childhood education and care practices look like?

This is your opportunity to lead a large, purpose-built early learning centre with strong foundations, a supportive team, and a loyal community and make it your own.

What is in it for you?

  • Generous remuneration package, significantly above the award
  • Weekly performance-based incentives
  • Consistent and flexible hoursto support work-life balance
  • Strong operational supportfrom an experienced head office team covering HR, recruitment, compliance, marketing, and maintenance
  • Beautifully designed indoor and outdoor learning environments
  • High-quality educational resources, well-maintained and thoughtfully curated
  • Significant discountson early education and care fees
  • Paid professional development opportunities, including access to scholarships through to Master's level
  • Wellbeing initiativesembedded into day-to-day practice
  • Convenient locationclose to public transport, shopping centres, and primary schools
  • A highly capable Assistant Director, 95% off the floor, to help you lead effectively

About the service:

This purpose-built, long-day care centre is guided by a progressive, play-based curriculum that supports every child's development in literacy, STEM, social-emotional learning, and wellbeing. With a strong reputation for its caring and professional team, high hygiene and safety standards, and a proactive communication style, it has consistently received glowing reviews from families. Educators and leaders here enjoy a collaborative, resourced, and positive workplace culture that enables meaningful impact and professional growth.

About the role:

You will lead with vision, heart, and clarity, ensuring that children, families, and educators experience a centre where they feel safe, seen, and supported. With the backing of a proactive management team coupled with a national Head Office, you will:

  • Oversee day-to-day operations, compliance and quality aligned to the NQF and EYLF
  • Inspire, mentor and manage a team of educators with authenticity and clarity
  • Build warm relationships with families and drive community engagement
  • Drive enrolments through strong community relationships and an outstanding reputation
  • Lead quality improvement and foster a culture of reflection and continuous growth

Ideally, we wouldlove for you to have:

  • A Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
  • Minimum two years of Centre Manager (or higher) experience in a long day care setting
  • A collaborative leadership stylethat uplifts and empowers
  • A strong grasp of the NQF, compliance, and safety regulations
  • A growth mindset, confident coaching skills, and a genuine commitment to educator development
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build trust across all levels
  • Community engagement experience, with the confidence to represent the centre locally

Not 100% sure this is the one? That is OK.

Please apply anyway, and we can discuss it further. Sometimes the perfect role begins with exploring a maybe.

About Early Years Talent

Early Years Talent partners exclusively with early childhood educators, teachers, and leaders to match them with permanent roles that align with their goals and values. Our clients include exceeding-rated early learning centres, community-managed not-for-profits, independent K-12 Schools and more. Let's find the right fit for you now and for the future.

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