Centre Manager

2 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia Tall Tree Early Learning Full time $90,000 - $100,000 per year

Centre Manager – Brand New White Gum Valley Early Learning Centre

Are you an experienced and motivated early childhood leader ready to take the next step in your career? This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead the launch of a brand new, purpose-built early learning centre in White Gum Valley, just minutes from Fremantle.

This isn't just another Centre Manager role it's your chance to shape a service from the ground up, build your own team, and create an inspiring environment where children, families, and educators truly thrive.

About the Opportunity

As our Centre Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the successful establishment and ongoing leadership of our new service. You'll have the full support of our Regional Manager, Operations Support Manager, and an off-the-floor Assistant Manager and Educational Leader ensuring you're never alone in your leadership journey.

This role gives you the scope to focus on what matters most: leading a high-performing team, creating a culture of collaboration and respect, and fostering meaningful connections with families and the local community.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking a confident, people-focused leader with a minimum of 2–3 years' Centre Manager experience. You'll have:

  • A strong knowledge of compliance and the NQF
  • A proactive approach to building teams and culture
  • An authentic leadership style that inspires and develops others
  • A genuine passion for early childhood education and making a difference
  • If you're ready to embrace the exciting challenge of opening a brand-new service and want to step into a career-defining role, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Leading the end-to-end setup of the centre, including licensing and compliance processes
  • Managing day-to-day operations with a focus on quality, enrolment growth, and team culture
  • Recruiting, mentoring, and developing a talented team of educators and emerging leaders
  • Building trusted partnerships with families and the wider community
  • Driving continuous improvement and embedding reflective practice across the service
  • Collaborating with senior leadership to ensure long-term sustainability and success

Why Join Us?

We are a proudly family-owned and operated organisation with a strong reputation for investing in our people. Based in Perth's northern suburbs, our dedicated support office and on-site training facility ensure every leader is set up for success.

Here's what you can look forward to:

  • A brand-new, purpose-built centre designed with children and educators in mind
  • A supportive leadership structure, including an Assistant Manager and Educational Leader off the floor
  • Competitive salary of $90,000–$100,000 plus a 10% Worker Retention Grant and five weeks annual leave
  • Paid professional development and in-house leadership training from day one
  • Genuine pathways for long-term career progression across a growing group
  • A forward-thinking, approachable, and supportive senior leadership team

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ACECQA recognised)
  • Minimum 3 years' experience as a Centre Manager or in an equivalent leadership role
  • Strong working knowledge of NQF, NQS, and EYLF
  • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire a team
  • Current Working with Children Check, First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certification
  • A strong commitment to child safety and professional practice

Ready to Apply?

This is your chance to take on a career-defining leadership role with the full support of a values-driven, family-owned group.

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