Childcare Centre Manager

3 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Aurora Early Education Full time

**Are you a motivated, experienced and passionate Centre Manager looking for a new opportunity in Melbourne CBD?**

Are you looking for a supportive, inclusive and fun Early Education setting where you get to work with Educators with years of experience and knowledge? Then Aurora Early Education at QV (Melbourne) has a full time Centre Manager opportunity available for you

As the Centre Manager, you play a pivotal role in supporting the Teachers and Educators in your centre. You will be the face of the centre, building and maintaining strong relationships with the children, families and communities.

**As the Centre Manager at Aurora, you will**:

- ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the centre,
- attend to all office administrative tasks, weekly accounts and reports
- maintain a high quality level of compliance with policies and procedures as per the legislation and NQS, including Ratio Management
- manage all Workplace Health & Safety legislation and issues
- manage occupancy and conversion rates
- coordinate suppliers and subcontractors
- support, supervise and manage team members

**About Aurora QV Centre**:
Surrounded by an eclectic mix of cafés, restaurants, shops, and essential amenities, this centre is just a 3 minute stroll from Melbourne Central train station, or you have an option of discounted parking in the centre. Licenced for 84 places, we are a growing centre located on the top floor, with natural light and outdoor play spaces.

**At Aurora we can offer**:

- above award rate + bonus structure
- discount off your childcare gap fees
- staff wellbeing and mindfulness support and programs
- opportunities for career growth and internal promotion
- supportive nurturing leadership team that is focused on professional development, leadership training and mentoring.
- child-safe environment that follows Child Safe Standards
- strong values - Care, Connect and Create.
- wonderful Holistic approach to Early Childhood Education.
- beautiful multi-age service settings with a mindfulness environment encompassing our values of Connect, Care and Create.

**You'll need**:

- a minimum 3 years' experience in a Centre Manager / Director role in a long day care setting
- minimum qualification: Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or above
- proven experience in a similar compliance or people management role
- proven ability to lead, manage and support a team of Educators and staff
- current Working with Children Check
- current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training
- child Protection legislation & implications (approved Child Protection Training)
- competent in NQS, EYLF / VEDYLF practice principles
- intermediate computer skills and proficiency with CCMS / Word / Excel / Cloud-based apps
- current Police Check

**You also bring**:

- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards
- Strong leadership qualities
- You are energetic, confident and articulate

Pay: $80,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Fixed shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- No weekends
- Rotating roster

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

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