Centre Manager

**About the role**

Cire’s dedicated Early Learning team are professional and friendly with a strong desire to create positive experiences for the children in their care. Led by our experienced Director, the team focus on creating opportunities for development, inclusion and engagement. Guided by the Reggio Emilia approach to early years education, you will be joining a team committed to service excellence and you will receive all the necessary resources and support to ensure your success. The Centre Manager role sits within the Early Learning leadership team and is responsible for the overall operations and management of the early learning centre.

**About you**

You’re a proven experienced centre manager with strong values for delivering exceptional care and an inclusive leadership style. You’re an organised leader/mentor and have a communication style that helps foster and build exceptional relationships with families.

We require a confident strong leader that motivates the team, empowers our children adopting the Reggio Emilia philosophy and builds resilience and curiosity.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

- Current child protection training and knowledge
- Ability to develop, document, and implement a high-quality, developmentally appropriate education program for kindergarten children, in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
- Hold a current ACECQA compliant First Aid Certificate, including Resuscitation, Asthma Management, and Anaphylaxis.
- Have experience managing budgets and financials.
- Current child protection training and knowledge
- Current Working with Children clearance (WCC) or Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
- Undergo a Police Records Check

To enjoy Cire's environment and culture, you will have a community focus, friendly personality and positive attitude. You will demonstrate our Values of Respect, Quality and Integrity. You will enjoy being an integral part of a professional team.

Cire Services Commitment to Child Safety
- Cire Services is committed to creating a child safe organisation where all children and young people are safe and feel safe.
- Cire Services has greater focus on safety for those children and young people who are considered more at risk to abuse and neglect.
- Cire Services actively supports and facilitates participation and inclusion of Aboriginal children, children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds (CALD), those who are unable to live at home, children with a disability and/or children from sexuality and gender diverse groups (LGBTQIA+).

**The Perks**
- At Cire, we know that our employees are our greatest asset. That's why we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that helps you keep more of your hard-earned money. With salary packaging and novated leasing, you can reduce your taxable income and put more money back in your pocket. And because we're a not-for-profit organisation, you’ll feel great knowing your work directly benefits some of the most vulnerable people in our community.
- In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a range of benefits that include access to EAP services, discounted childcare, and discounted courses. We also offer ongoing support and mentoring to help you grow in your career. So, if you're looking for an organisation that values its employees, come join us at Cire.

**What Next?**

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact the Cire Recruitment Team on (03) 7067 6115.

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

**Benefits**:

- Childcare assistance
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
- Salary packaging

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Rotating roster

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Mount Evelyn, VIC 3796: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person