Education and Care Lead

1 week ago


Perth, Western Australia Gowrie Western Australia Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Make a real difference as Education and Care Lead (Centre Manager) with WA's longest-established early learning provider.

At Gowrie WA, we are proud of being a for-purpose, not-for-profit organisation with over 85 years of positive impact in early childhood education and care. We're all about people; children, families, and our awesome team of educators.

We're looking for a qualified and passionate Education and Care Lead to inspire, support and guide their team, while creating safe, nurturing environments where children, families and educators thrive. As Education and Care Lead, they will be responsible for providing management and centre coordination, and this will involve exceptional leadership, direction, support, assistance, and mentoring, as well as centre promotion and fostering connections with the community. The Education and Care Lead will exemplify best practice and pedagogy, and accountability and compliance.

We are looking for someone who will:

  • Lead with heart, and mentor, guide and empower their team.

  • Bring the EYLF and NQS to life every day.

  • Build strong, respectful relationships with children, families, community and educators.
  • Keep things running smoothly with a compliance, safety, and pedagogical focus.
  • Make their mark by growing a centre and building a brilliant team.

We are looking for someone with:

  • A minimum qualification of a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.

  • At least two years' experience in an Early Childhood Education and Care leadership role.

  • A current Working with Children Check and Police Clearance.
  • First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis (or willingness to obtain).
  • A warm, professional and collaborative approach and a desire to work with people who care as much as you do.
  • Someone who understands, practices and role models, responsibility and accountability.

If you would like to be part of a not-for-profit organisation that's been shaping early learning since 1940, and you are committed to delivering exceptional care and education while fostering a positive and collaborative environment, we would be delighted to have you join our team. Apply now

Gowrie WA celebrates diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Gowrie Western Australia has a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse. Our organisation is committed to ensuring all children feel valued and safe. We implement and advocate for child safe environments. Robust and transparent vetting and human resource practices are strictly adhered to during the recruitment process inclusive of application, interview and reference checking. Those who apply for a role at Gowrie WA should be conscious that our organisation will carry out thorough checks through references and employment history based on organisational requirements. This helps to ensure we are recruiting the right people for our organisation, and for the safe guarding of children.



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