Centre Manager

Join Apollo Villages – A New Chapter in Early Childhood Education

Apollo Villages is a dynamic new childcare brand launching in Brisbane's northern suburbs. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care and enriching learning experiences for children and families across our centres, with children's safety at the heart of everything we do.

As a proud family-owned and operated group, our values are built on community connection and a genuine dedication to nurturing the next generation. We see early childhood as a time to be cherished and are committed to giving every child the best possible start in life, from their earliest milestones as babies through to the important school-readiness journey in preschool. Our programs are carefully designed to support every stage of development, emotional, social, and cognitive.

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Centre Manager to lead our brand-new, purpose-built 125-place service in Redcliffe, opening in early 2026, with a strong focus on ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children.

About the Role

This is a rare and rewarding opportunity to shape a new service from the ground up. As Centre Manager, you'll have the unique chance to build your own team of passionate Educators and lead them in creating a safe, engaging, and inspiring learning environment for children.

You'll be supported by our Head Office Team so you can focus on what truly matters, the safety and wellbeing of children in your care, the wellbeing of your team, the daily operations, and the success of every child in your care.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the opening and establishment of the new Redcliffe Centre
• Lead and inspire a team of dedicated Educators to deliver high-quality, child-led programs
• Manage day-to-day operations in collaboration with your Centre Leadership Team
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and vibrant learning environment
• Promote a culture of child safety and wellbeing within the centre
• Establish strong, meaningful relationships with families, children, and the local community
• Drive continuous improvement to meet or exceed the National Quality Standards
• Participate in ongoing professional learning and contribute to our shared vision and values

What We're Looking For

• A Centre Manager with a clear passion for quality early education and children's safety
• Proven experience in managing a childcare service and leading a high-performing team
• An understanding of contemporary child safe practices
• A dynamic leader who can motivate, mentor, and inspire others
• Confident in implementing innovative, child-focused programs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build respectful and lasting connections with families and staff
• Knowledge of that National Quality Framework (NQF) and regulatory requirements.
• Experience using Employment Hero (Desirable)

Qualifications & Requirements

• Diploma or higher in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent)
• Current First Aid certificate (HLTAID012)
• Current CPR Certificate (HLTAID009)
• Current Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management Training certificate
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• CHCPRT025 – Accredited Current Child Protection Certificate
• Relevant Food and Fire Safety Certificates (desirable)

What we can offer you

We value our team and offer a range of benefits to support your professional growth and wellbeing:

• Great Salary, recognising you
• Wages paid weekly
• Discounted childcare fees
• Access to discounts from hundreds of well-known brands and retailers, including groceries, fuel, gyms, leisure and utilities
• Free annual flu shot, first aid, asthma, and anaphylaxis certification.
• Free annual child protection training
• Generous budgets to be utilised for your rooms and experiences
• A brand-new centre to help make your own.
• Leading indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• Innovative learning environments where you can build strong pedagogical practice.
• Professional development and training programs all paid for
• Progression opportunities with fast growing company
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Friendly and supportive Management and Head Office teams
• A purpose-built Childcare Centre and Kindergarten with beautiful natural play scopes

How to Apply

If you're a passionate leader looking for a long-term opportunity to help shape the future of early education, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in creating a space where children can grow, learn, and thrive and where Educators are valued, supported, and inspired.

Apply now and be part of something special at Apollo Villages.