(3 Days Left) Centre Director | Centre Manager | Craigieburn Area

1 day ago

City of Melbourne, Australia MH Consulting and Services Full time

Overview

Posted: 11/09/2025

Why Us? Are you ready to take on a leadership role where your expertise is truly recognised and your professional growth is actively supported? Do you thrive in an environment where collaboration, respect and genuine support are part of everyday life?

About the Organisation

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Centre Director / Centre Manager to lead a brand-new, beautifully designed early learning centre opening soon. This is an exciting opportunity to build and shape your own team while establishing the centre’s culture from day one, in a collaborative setting where you’ll have the people and resources you need to succeed.

In this role, you’ll enjoy the autonomy to lead with confidence, backed by an approachable and supportive Area Manager who offers guidance without micromanagement. You’ll also be supported daily by a full-time Assistant Director who shares operational duties and a dedicated Educational Leader who drives programming and curriculum — freeing you up to focus on what you do best: inspiring your team and leading with purpose.

We offer a generous salary package, monthly RDOs, and ongoing professional development with clear succession pathways. All of this within a warm, values-driven culture that celebrates your achievements and recognises the impact you make. Located in the Craigieburn area, this is a rare chance to set up the centre before it opens and to build your team, lead with autonomy, be genuinely appreciated, and make a lasting difference.

Management Responsibilities

- Mentoring and team management in early childhood
- Sound understanding of the Early Learning Years Framework
- Sound understanding of service compliance
- Experience in staff rostering
- Qikkids software or similar
- Strong understanding and experience in performance management
- Experience in financial reporting and budgeting
- Building a positive partnership with families

Qualifications and Skills

- Diploma of Children Services or Bachelor of Early Childhood (ACECQA recognised)
- MUST have at least 2-3 years full time experience as a centre director capacity or higher in a medium size service
- Current WWCC or VIT
- Updated First Aid, Anaphylaxis, Asthma
- High level of written and verbal communication
- Strong understanding and application in staff management
- MUST have Full working rights in Australia

If you think this position suits you, please apply using the link.

MH Consulting and Services is a recruitment company specialising in Early Childhood in finding suitable candidates for permanent placements. Our experienced consultants are committed and driven to providing exceptional quality service by matching the right candidate to the role within this vulnerable industry.

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Centre Manager/Director to lead a brand new long daycare centre in Craigieburn

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