business manager

3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Little Grasshoppers Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

his is an amazing opportunity to join our family-owned and operated early learning services business in a 12 month maternity leave cover position, with the potenial for opportunities within the group.

At Little Grasshoppers, we believe in creating a fun, inclusive, and high-quality learning environment where both children and educators thrive. We are looking for experienced and confident ELC practitioner and leader with business accuum to join our Senior Leadership team to mentor our growing team and shape the future of early childhood education. This role is based at our Head Office with over sight across our five centres including our brand new state of art Mt Eliza centre.

As a member of our team, you'll enjoy a range of benefits and perks, including;

  • Competitive Salary

  • flexible work arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance,

  • up to 95% discounted childcare services (some conditions apply),

  • Staff kitchen stocked with healthy & delicious snacks,

  • Fully paid mid-year get-togethers for each centre – team bonding matters

  • Birthday celebrations of cake and lunch

On top of these amazing perks, your workdays will be both engaging and dynamic, with no two days being the same To join our team, you should have:

  • Experience with government funding applications and compliance

  • Excellent interpersonal skills

  • Proficiency with early childhood management systems

  • Highly organised professional with initiative and drive

  • Exceptional Communication skills

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Early Childhood Education or equivalent

  • Demonstrated leadership experience

  • Centre Manager experience ideal.

  • Advanced understanding of the NQF and EYLF

  • Proven experience as a Nominated Supervisor in early childhood education

As our Business Manager and Nominated Supervisor, you'll be responsible for the strategic oversight and day-to-day business operations of our services, ensuring compliance with the National Quality Framework whilst fostering an environment of continuous improvement and educational excellence that reflects the Little Grasshoppers philosophy. Key responsibilities include:

  • Provide strategic leadership across five early childhood education services

  • Provide leadership support to Centre Directors

  • Act as primary liaison with regulatory authorities & manage regulatory inspections

  • Maintain compliance documentation and ensure compliance with the Education and Care Services National Law, National Regulations, and National Quality Framework

  • Oversee staffing and rostering across the centres with fortnightly scheduling

  • Manage the complete enrolments process from enquiry to commencement

  • Handle billing enquiries and parent payment processes

  • Resolve family concerns with professionalism and care

  • Administer government funding applications

  • Manage with HR Manager comprehensive recruitment processes

  • Process payroll administration

  • Oversee multiple platforms including KIMS, Employment Hero, HubHello

  • Ensure data integrity and system compliance across all platforms

At Little Grasshoppers, we are dedicated to creating a flexible, safe, equal, and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people of all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, gender identities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.

Don't miss the opportunity to join our team - apply now

We are conducting interviews as soon as we receive exceptional CVs. Applications close Wednesday 8th October, 2025.

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