Early Childhood Centre Manager

5 days ago

Wagga Wagga Riverina, Australia Coolamon Shire Council Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

About the role

Coolamon Early Childhood Centre is a 47 place centre offering care and early education to children aged 0-5 years. The Centre's operating hours are 7.00am-6.00pm Monday to Friday, and has been renovated and extended to provide open plan indoor learning spaces and a large, spacious outdoor playground.

Coolamon Shire Council is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Centre Manager to lead our vibrant childcare facility in Coolamon, NSW. This full-time role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the centre's operations, from staff management to program development, to ensure the delivery of exceptional early childhood education and care.

What you'll be doing:

  • Managing the day-to-day operations of the early childhood centre, including staff supervision, budgeting, and regulatory compliance
  • Overseeing the development and implementation of high-quality educational programs that align with the Early Years Learning Framework
  • Fostering a positive, nurturing, and inclusive environment for children, families, and staff
  • Maintaining strong relationships with families and the local community
  • Ensuring the centre meets all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements
  • Leading, motivating, and developing a dedicated team of early childhood educators
  • Continuously improving the centre's policies, procedures, and practices
  • Provide ongoing support and assistance in all areas of administrative procedures, curriculum development, parent and community liaison, staff professional development and training, and any other areas as the need arises
  • Any other duties as directed and considered relevant to the role and area of responsibility

What we're looking for:

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior early childhood education and care role
  • ACECQA approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification
  • Thorough knowledge of the National Quality Framework and regulatory requirements

  • Thorough knowledge and commitment to providing a child safe environment, including extensive understanding of mandatory reporting requirements

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

  • Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and the delivery of quality care
  • Current First Aid, CPR, and Working with Children Check certifications
  • Class C Drivers Licence

What we offer:

As an employee of Coolamon Shire Council, you have access to;

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health & wellbeing benefits, eg: annual flu vaccinations, skin checks
  • Rostered day off every 3 weeks
  • Ongoing professional development and support
  • Weekly Pay
  • Long Service Leave payable after 5 years
  • Annual pay increases as per the Local Government (State) Award

Further information, including the position description and Coolamon Shire Council Job Application form, can be found on Council's website

For any enquiries, please contact Executive Manager, Corporate & Community Services, Courtney Armstrong on

To apply for this position, please submit;

  • Cover Letter
  • Current Resume
  • Completed Coolamon Shire Council Job Application

Applications are to be sent via email to , addressed to the General Manager of Coolamon Shire Council.

To be considered for this role, applications must be received by 5.00pm AEST, on Friday, 19 September Candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia without VISA restrictions to apply for this position.

Coolamon Shire Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to building a safe and respectful workplace, where all our employees feel valued, appreciated and accepted.

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