Centre Director | Centre Manager | Mernda Area

2 days ago

City of Melbourne, Australia MH Consulting and Services Full time

Posted: 11/09/2025

- Generous Salary with added bonuses
- Encouraging Work Culture
- Brand New Service

Why Us? Are you ready to lead a brand-new centre and shape its culture from day one? This is your opportunity to step into a Centre Director role with a well-established organisation that values and supports its leaders.

About the Organisation Starting before the centre opens, you’ll work closely with a highly approachable Area Manager to help establish the service and build your own team. Once open, you’ll be backed by a strong leadership team, including a full-time off-the-floor Assistant Director and a dedicated Educational Leader, giving you the opportunity to focus on what you do best — leading, inspiring and driving success.

This role comes with a generous salary package, monthly RDOs, ongoing incentives, and professional development opportunities. You’ll be part of a collaborative, values-driven culture where your leadership is recognised, your contribution is celebrated and your impact truly matters.

Located in Mernda, this is a rare chance to build a team, lead with purpose and make a lasting difference.

Apply today and take your next step in leadership

Management Responsibilities

- Mentoring and team management
- 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

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 role in Mernda Lead a new centre set to open soon, inspire your team and enjoy working with a fun, and approachable Area Manager

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