Centre Manager

7 days ago

City of Greater Bendigo, Australia beBeeCareers Full time $90,000 - $115,000

Job Title: Centre Manager - Early Childhood Education

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Centre Manager to lead a permanent, full-time leadership role in an excellent early learning centre based in Bendigo South, Victoria.

  • Oversee daily operations to ensure a safe, nurturing environment for children, families, and educators.
  • Lead and mentor a dedicated team, fostering collaboration, growth, and excellence.
  • Enjoy visible leadership support, access to strong resources, and autonomy to make a meaningful impact.

As Centre Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Ensuring compliance with National Quality Framework (NQF), National Quality Standards (NQS), Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF).
  • Developing and implementing engaging educational programs that promote each child's development and wellbeing.
  • Fostering strong relationships with children, families, staff, and external stakeholders.
  • Managing centre operations, including enrolments, staffing, rosters, budgeting, and resource allocation.
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives, including quality assurance, centre self-assessments, and reflective practices.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a well-established centre designed with exceptional indoor and outdoor environments that inspire curiosity and support learning from 6 weeks through to school age.

Key Qualifications & Attributes:

  • Diploma, Graduate Diploma, or Degree in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved)
  • In-depth knowledge of EYLF and NQS
  • Strong understanding of compliance, regulations, and Child Safe Standards applicable to Victorian early childhood services
  • High level of written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong computer and documentation skills
  • Current Working with Children Check or VIT
  • Approved First Aid Certificate including Asthma, CPR, and Anaphylaxis training
  • Current legal working rights in Australia

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Proven leadership experience working in an Australian-based Early Learning setting as a Director, Manager, 2ic, or Assistant Director/Manager
  • Strong commitment to the wellbeing and development of children
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of educators and support staff
  • Excellent organisational, time management, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong financial and operational management capabilities, including budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to build strong relationships with children, families, staff, and external stakeholders
  • Commitment to continuous improvement, reflective practice, and ongoing professional development
Why this Opportunity?

This is an ideal chance to lead a successful early learning centre, making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families.

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