Centre Manager at Buttercups Champion Lakes

_**Introduction to Buttercups - what we are about**_.

**‘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

**About our Centre**:
Our newly purpose-built, family-orientated Service provides a home away from home for the little ones in our community. Nestled in Brookside Waters we have onsite parking with public transport only a short walk away.

We have a diverse team of passionate and collaborative educators who believe the education and care of our children is paramount. We strongly believe in empowering our educator’s professional growth and provide opportunities for career progression through the company.

The Buttercups way focuses on developing and embedding meaningful relationships with the children, families, and educators within our service. Through building our foundational relationships it allows us to scaffold the children’s learning focusing on their development and individual interests.

**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 sought after, we provide our staff a rewarding and supportive working environment and a competitive salary, offering **above standard market pay rates**.

**What we are offering**:

- **Supporting our families** through up to 95% staff discount on childcare fees and salary packaging options.
- Accessibility to great staff incentives, discounts and rewards.
- Investing in employee growth and development.
- Attractive salary with performance-based bonuses.
- The exciting opportunity to be involved with an expanding company.
- Rewards and Recognition.
- Team building events and staffing celebrations throughout the year.
- Possible sponsorship.

**What you’ll bring**:

- Bachelor of Education or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent).
- An 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.
- Copy of your Qualification
- Copy of your Working with Children Check
- Work Rights Evidence (Passport, Visa details, Birth Certificate)
- We look forward to hearing from you_

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

**Salary**: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus
- Penalty rates

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person