Childcare - Centre Manager

Are you an experienced and dedicated Centre Manager with a passion for the future of Quality Early Education?

Are you wanting to work for an organisation who is dedicated to providing and promoting your Professional Career Goals as a Centre Manager?

LEAD Childcare Goodna has a new opportunity for a Centre Manager who is passionate about committing long term to a motivated and dedicated team of Early Childhood Professionals. You will have proven experience managing a Service and demonstrate knowledge and understanding in leading a dedicated and experienced leadership team within the Service.

We are searching for a professional who is passionate about learning and evolving as a Centre Manager, who has drive and confidence in developing and implementing innovative programs that provide outstanding learning opportunities for our Children.

You will have the ability to motivate and inspire the team to a high level of excellence and demonstrate competency in promoting and upholding respectful and effective communication with staff and families.

About your EXCITING new career
- Leading a team of dedicated and passionate Educators to create a safe and secure environment where children are supported and encouraged to be engaged, creative and curious.
- Guiding the day-to-day operations of the Centre alongside your Centre Leadership Team.
- Communicate directly with our experienced and supportive Area Managers, General Manager and Approved Provider and Head Office Team.
- You will participate in Quarterly Centre Manager professional development conferences and ongoing professional development to continue your ongoing learning journey.
- You will be encouraged to contribute to and uphold the Vision, Mission and Philosophy of LEAD Childcare.
- You will inspire a team of passionate Educators to implement quality programs and embed policies and procedures into child focused Centre practices, routines and rituals.
- Create long lasting connections with our families and staff as well as the wider community.
- Support the Centre to Meet/Exceed the National Quality Standards.

What you will need to SUCCEED
- Must hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and care and or relevant qualifications
- Current First Aid certificate (HLTAID012)
- Current CPR certificate (HLTAID009)
- Current Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management Training certificate
- Current Working with Children check (or Blue Card), as required under the legislation
- Current Child Protection Certificate
- Relevant Food and Fire Safety Certificates

Negotiable Incentives for the right applicant
- Competitive and negotiable remuneration packages
- Heavily discounted childcare fees
- Complementary and professionally motivating work attire
- Professional Development and Training incentives
- Initial and ongoing Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunity to access heavily discounted training opportunities with Third Party Training Organisation

If you believe you have the skills, knowledge, experience and commitment to continue your professional journey we look forward to meeting you soon

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $38.59 - $43.36 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 38 per week

**Benefits**:

- Childcare assistance
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

**Experience**:

- Leadership: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person