Centre Manager

**‘Come join us’ - **Building Brighter Futures is not just a ‘catch phrase’. It’s our passion and total commitment to providing a warm friendly home environment to ensure our children have the best possible start to life. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, then we want you..

We are a family-owned, independent childcare and early learning service provider, with a genuine focus on providing quality care, having collaborative partnerships, and developing meaningful connections with our children, families and the community.

At Buttercups, we recognise each child as an individual with unique abilities and this belief is supported by Buttercups core philosophy for all our staff, whatever their role, to know every child and their families. We are passionate about early education, understand it plays a critical role in the building blocks of life, the positive impact it has on the children we care for, the families who trust us and the community we are a part of.

Buttercups has an open-door policy for families and staff, we are available to answer queries, provide feedback, support or guidance to ensure exceptional outcomes. Your family is our family - It's the Buttercups way

**The opportunity**:
As the Centre Manager you will oversee the daily operations of your Centre, including but not limited to: guiding and mentoring a medium - large team of Educators, supporting and upholding the Centres policies, procedures, philosophy and regulations, perform administration tasks, develop collaborative partnerships with families and the community and most importantly ensure the highest quality of education and care is transferred throughout.

Buttercups roles are highly sort after, we provide out staff a rewarding and supportive working environment and a competitive salary, offering **above standard market pay rates**.

If you know someone that would be a great fit for the team, you can’t go past our referral scheme, earn a minimum of $1,000 per referral.

**What we are offering**:

- Attractive salary with performance-based bonuses
- Up to 95% staff discounts after CCS
- Free onsite car park that is easily accessible.
- Paid professional development
- Ongoing first Aid & CPR training
- The opportunity to be a part of a supportive and dedicated team
- Rewards and Recognition
- Team building events and staffing celebrations throughout the year

**What you’ll bring**:

- Bachelor of Education or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equiv)
- A excellent understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and Education and Care Regulations is essential
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Experience in CCS software (Xplor and OWNA highly regarded)
- Previously held the position of Centre Manager with proven operational success for a minimum of 2+ years
- Previously held the position of Centre Manager or 2IC and Responsible Person
- You must hold a current, First Aid certificate, WWCC, up to date immunisation and Police Clearance

We look forward to hearing from you

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

**Salary**: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Childcare assistance
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement
- Visa sponsorship

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus
- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- What is the highest level of education you have completed in the Childcare Industry?

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person