Centre Manager
10 hours ago
Are you a confident, people-focused leader eager to advance in your early childhood career? This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Assistant Centre Manager or Educational Leader to transition into a Centre Manager role. You'll receive the support, training, and independence needed to truly make it your own.
At Early Years Talent, we connect early childhood professionals with services that put people first. Expect above-award pay, real mentoring and career growth, and a strong focus on work-life balance, all in your local community.
Benefits- Enjoy a generous remuneration package well above the award, with a 10% retention bonus, increasing to 15% in December.
- Experience flexible rosters that allow you to take control of your working hours and achieve a genuine work-life balance.
- Benefit from weekly and achievable performance-based incentives.
- Explore career pathways with one of Australia's largest and most progressive early childhood providers.
- Receive dedicated support from an Area Manager and a responsive Head Office team for maintenance, compliance, HR, recruitment, and more.
- Access discounted childcare for team members.
- Engage in structured professional development, including leadership training, scholarships, and fast-tracked career pathways (e.g., Area Manager, State Quality Advisor).
- Thrive in a nurturing and supportive culture with wellbeing initiatives and long-standing educators.
Located in the heart of Lakes Entrance, just a short drive from Bairnsdale, this vibrant early learning service caters for up to 65 children. With spacious, light-filled rooms and a thoughtfully designed outdoor environment, the service is well-resourced and deeply embedded in the local community. The team is committed, collaborative, and ready to welcome a capable leader to guide the service into its next chapter.
About youYou are someone who embodies emotional intelligence, operational expertise, and a profound understanding of quality early learning, not just theoretically, but in practice. You lead your team with confidence, consistently surpassing the expectations of the National Quality Standard.
We are seeking an individual with:- A Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA approved)
- A minimum of two years of leadership experience in a long-daycare, preschool, or kindergarten setting
- Comprehensive knowledge of the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning Framework
- An ability to cultivate trusting relationships with staff, families, and community stakeholders
- Proven experience in supporting or leading an Assessment and Rating process
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and time management skills
- A calm and composed demeanour when navigating change or challenges
Not 100% sure this is the one? That is OK. You are welcome to apply anyway, and we can discuss it further. Sometimes the perfect role begins with exploring a maybe
Early Years Talent partners exclusively with early childhood educators, teachers, and leaders to match them with permanent roles that align with their goals and values. Our clients include exceeding-rated early learning centres, community-managed not-for-profits, independent K-12 Schools and more. Let's find the right fit for you now and for the future.
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