[Urgent] Centre Manager

Career Opportunities: Centre Manager - BT (769)

Requisition ID769-Posted -THE BT-THE-BT-Office-The Hive Brighton

Are you a strategic leader who thrives on growth innovation, and empowering others?

Step into a rewarding role where your impact goes beyond daily operations, shaping the future of children, families, and educators alike.

As a Centre Manager at The Hive Early Learning Centre, Brighton, you’ll lead a passionate team in vibrant, purpose-built, state of the art environment. Perfectly located near Brighton Beach, leafy parks, and leading primary schools, our centre offers the ideal setting to inspire excellence and nurture community.

Lead with purpose. Create a supportive, high-performing culture where educators and children alike can truly flourish.

The opportunity

- Oversee the daily operations of a vibrant, high-performing early learning centre.

- Inspire, mentor and empower educators to deliver outstanding care and education.

- Foster a warm, inclusive, and engaging environment for children and families.

- Build meaningful relationships with families, the local community, and key stakeholders.

- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and quality standards, driving continuous improvement.

- Champion the centre’s philosophy and values in every aspect of practice and communication.

- Manage budgets, staffing, and resources to achieve organisational and quality goals.

- Support the implementation of an innovative, play-based curriculum aligned with EYLF and NQS.

- Lead the development and implementation of the Centre’s Quality Improvement Plan.

About You

- A Diploma (or higher) in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent.

- Leadership and/ or Management qualification (desirable).

- 5+ years of early childhood experience, with at least 3 years in management.

- Proven experience in a management/leadership role with a track record of success in driving business growth.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Hold a current and valid, Working with Children’s Check, First Aid (HLTAID012), CPR, Anaphylaxis Management, Mandatory Reporting and Asthma Certificates.

- Skills in budget management, rostering, and compliance knowledge of National Regulations, Quality Standards, and EYLF (incl. Victorian frameworks).

Why Work with Us?

- Competitive remuneration package.

- Employee discount on childcare fees.

- Ongoing professionaltraining and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

- Career and succession pathways to enable our employees’ growth with us

- Attractive employee KPI Incentive Program.

- Yearly events, recreational activities, sports days, and competitions.

- Recognition and reward programs including staff award nominations and employee success celebrations.

- i9 Lifestyle access for Discounts and cash back at 400+ Australian retailers online and instore.

- Eligibility for a company car after four years of employment.

We’re a family-owned and operated early learning group, revitalising centres across Victoria with a focus on care, community, and educator support.

We encourage applications from people who are from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, and cultural background.

We prioritise child safety through our industry-leading SafeSteps framework giving our educators the tools, training, and support to create safe, inclusive, and nurturing environments every day.

Our values:

Create, Aspire, Respect and Empower.

Join a team where your passion is valued, your growth is supported, and every day is an opportunity to inspire young minds.

T&Cs apply.

Apply today and start your journey with The Hive Early Learning Centre, Brighton

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