Early Childhood Leadership Position

2 days ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia beBeeEarlyChildhood Full time $100,000 - $110,000
Full Time Early Childhood Centre Manager

We are seeking an experienced and inspirational Centre Manager to lead our purpose-built Early Learning Centre in Ballarat.

This is a permanent, full-time role that requires strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills to build a collaborative and high-performing team. You will inspire and empower educators through strong leadership, ensuring alignment with the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Quality Standards (NQS), and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF).

Your key responsibilities include:

  • Inspiring, guiding, and empowering educators through strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring to build a collaborative and high-performing team.
  • Leading the centre with integrity, ensuring alignment with the NQF, NQS, EYLF, and VEYLDF.
  • Championing the design, delivery, and evaluation of inclusive, child-led learning programs that support every child's growth, wellbeing, and curiosity.
  • Building authentic, respectful relationships with children, families, staff, and the broader community, creating a welcoming and connected environment.
  • Overseeing all aspects of centre management, including enrolments, rostering, budgeting, and resource allocation, to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Diploma, Graduate Diploma, or Degree in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved) and proven leadership experience working in an Australian-based Early Learning setting as a Director, Manager, 2ic or Assistant Director. You will also have excellent organisational, time management, and problem-solving skills, strong financial and operational management capabilities, and outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to build strong relationships with children, families, staff, and external stakeholders.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and those with lived experience. We are committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children and employees.

Please note that this is a long-term contract position. If you are a motivated and passionate educator looking for a challenging and rewarding role, please apply now.

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