Centre Manager

1 day ago

Ararat, Australia Ararat Childcare & Kinder Retreat Full time

**About the role**

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Child Care Centre Director to lead the Ararat Childcare & Kinder Retreat in Ararat, VIC. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for the overall management and operations of our vibrant child care Centre, ensuring the delivery of high-quality early childhood education and care services.

**What you'll be doing as Manager**
- Provide strong leadership and oversee the day-to-day operations of the child care centre
- Develop and implement policies, procedures and programs to support the centre's educational and care objectives
- Manage and develop the centre's teaching staff, including recruitment, training and performance management
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and standards in early childhood education
- Foster positive relationships with families, the local community and key stakeholders
- Manage the centre's budget and financial reporting
- Continuously evaluate and improve the quality of the centre's services

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**What you'll be doing as educator**
- Current Working with Children's Check
- Current First Aid, Anaphylaxis, CPR and Asthma Certificates
- Ability to follow, provide direction and show initiative
- Passion, enthusiasm and a strong commitment to high quality care
- Passionate about providing quality learning environments for children.
- The ability to communicate with families and children exemplify a welcoming and positive attitude.

**What we're looking for**
- Tertiary qualifications in Early Childhood Education or a Diploma qualification.
- Cert III or Diploma qualification for educator role.
- Substantial experience in a management role within the child care industry, even as 2IC
- Thorough understanding of the National Quality Framework and early childhood education best practices
- Excellent leadership, people management and communication skills
- Strong organisational and financial management capabilities
- Commitment to providing high-quality, inclusive and culturally-responsive care

**What we offer**

At Ararat Childcare & Kinder Retreat, we are committed to supporting the professional and personal growth of our employees. We offer a competitive salary, opportunities for career advancement, and a range of benefits including**:

- Ongoing professional development and training**
**- Flexible work arrangements**
**- Discounted child care for employees**

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

Pay: $65,999.07 - $134,047.11 per year

Expected hours: No less than 30 per week

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 27/07/2025
Expected Start Date: 27/07/2025

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