Centre Manager

1 week ago

Ashburton, Australia Early Years Talent Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

A rare and exciting opportunity to lead a highly respected, community-managed, not-for-profit early learning service.

Benefits include:

  • Outstanding remuneration package
  • Portable long service leave
  • Supportive & Professional Parent-Led Board
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
  • 2 weeks Christmas closure
  • Excellent team conditions, including above ratio in all classrooms and generous planning for classrooms and individuals
  • Generous budgets
  • High level of professional development available
  • Flexibility with hours
  • Beautifully designed learning environments, with great outdoor spaces
  • Excellent well-being initiatives

About the service

Founded with a strong community spirit, the centre remains true to its not-for-profit, community-managed roots, placing children, families, and educators at the heart of everything it does.

Licensed for 55 children, four thoughtfully designed rooms cater to specific age groups, ensuring every child experiences learning environments tailored to their developmental needs. Each space is calm, natural, and purpose-built, complemented by spacious and engaging outdoor areas that encourage exploration and connection with nature, as well as rooms that are over-ratio.

The centres educational philosophy is based on inclusive, collaborative, and play-based learning, where strong relationships with families and the community are actively fostered. Diversity is celebrated, and First Nations perspectives are deeply embedded through long-standing cultural partnerships, including an ongoing collaboration with a Wiradjuri artist.

A dedicated Educational Leader supports the delivery of rich and responsive programs, ensuring alignment with the VEYLDF and the NQF. Governance is provided by a committed parent-led Committee of Management, ensuring transparency and community-centred decision-making.

With over 40 years of continuous operation, the centre has achieved exceeding ratings in all seven quality areas of the National Quality Standard across three consecutive assessment cyclesmost recently in 2023affirming its place as a leader in early childhood education.

About you

We are seeking a values-aligned leader who excels in a collaborative and community-focused environment. You will ideally bring:

  • ·A Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA equivalent)
  • 5 years experience in a leadership or Centre Manager role, ideally within a community-managed, not-for-profit context
  • Deep knowledge of the NQF, standards and regulations
  • A proven and favourable track record regarding Assessments and Ratings
  • A calm, responsible, and emotionally intelligent leadership style
  • An action-oriented leader who can think on their feet and get the best out of the team
  • Strength in building lasting relationships with educators, families, and local partners
  • Organisational confidence, strategic thinking, and a focus on sustainable team culture

Whether youre actively looking or just curious, we welcome confidential conversations. At Early Years Talent, we partner with exceptional early learning services across Australia from exceeding-rated centres to purpose-driven not-for-profits. Lets explore if this could be your next step.

  • Centre Manager

    4 days ago

    Ashburton, Australia Early Years Talent Full time

    A great opportunity for a confident, warm and experienced Centre Director/Manager to lead a vibrant and busy ELC!_ **_ Benefits_** - Competitive remuneration package - well above award - Generous performance-based incentives, some weekly! - Head office to assist with recruitment, finance, compliance, operations and more, leaving you time to focus on your...

  • Centre Manager

    4 days ago

    Ashburton, Australia Early Years Talent Full time

    _A great opportunity for a confident, warm and experienced Centre Director/Manager to lead a vibrant and busy ELC!_ - **Benefits**_ - Competitive remuneration package - well above award - Generous performance-based incentives, some weekly! - Head office to assist with recruitment, finance, compliance, operations and more, leaving you time to focus on your...

  • Duty Manager- Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre

    2 weeks ago

    Ashburton, Australia YMCA Victoria Full time

    Manage the day to day operations of the centre whilst on shift - Role Located at Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre - $29.08 per hour + Super | Full Time At the Y our vision is simple - Amplify Your Voice. Shape Our Community. Challenge Our World As the largest employer in fitness and recreation we have more than 5,000 staff at over 140 centres across...

  • Centre Director

    2 weeks ago

    Ashburton, Australia Early Years Talent Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

    This is a rare opportunity to lead a 55-place, exceeding-rated, community-managed, not-for-profit early childhood education and care service. Benefits include:Generous remuneration: Total package in the $90k$130K range (depending on experience)Flexible work arrangements are possibleSupport of a full-time Business Manager, plus Assistant Director/Education...

  • Certificate Iii

    1 week ago

    Ashburton, Australia Craig Family Centre Full time

    Certificate III Posted by Craig Family Centre on 03 Jun 2024 **Organisation** Craig Family Centre **For Provider** Craig Family Centre **Closing date** 31.10.2024 **Primary role** Certificate III Educator **Position type** Full-time **Location** Ashburton **State** VIC **About the Centre/Service** The Craig Family Centre is a community-based...

  • Administration Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Ashburton, Australia Craig Family Centre Inc. Full time

    Administration Officer Posted by Craig Family Centre Inc. on 01 Oct 2024 **Organisation** Craig Family Centre Inc. **Closing date** 01.11.2024 **Primary role** Administrator **Position type** Part-time **Location** Ashburton **State** VIC **About the Centre/Service** The Craig Family Centre is a community-based organisation that provides...

  • Swim Teacher- Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre

    2 weeks ago

    Ashburton, Australia YMCA Victoria Full time

    Empower children and young people by teaching them fundamental swimming skills - Free access to pools and gyms across the state! - $29.44 - $32.22 per hour + Super | Casual At the Y our vision is simple - Amplify Your Voice. Shape Our Community. Challenge Our World As the largest employer in fitness and recreation we have more than 5,000 staff at over 140...

  • Swim Teacher- Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre

    6 days ago

    Ashburton, Australia YMCA Victoria Full time

    Empower children and young people by teaching them fundamental swimming skills - Free access to pools and gyms across the state! - $29.44 - $32.22 per hour + Super | Casual At the Y our vision is simple - Amplify Your Voice. Shape Our Community. Challenge Our World As the largest employer in fitness and recreation we have more than 5,000 staff at over 140...

  • Assistant Childcare Educator

    4 days ago

    Ashburton, Australia The Hive Early Learning Centre Full time

    **Job description** **The Hive Early Learning Centre i**s a childcare centre and kindergarten, offering care to children from 6 weeks to 6 years. We are a 99 place, two-storey centre nestled in Melbourne’s southeast, offering a prime location just minutes from the bustling Chadstone Shopping Centre. Our centre is surrounded by leafy parks and is...

  • Trainee Early Childhood Educator

    2 weeks ago

    Ashburton, Australia The Hive Early Learning Centre Full time

    We strongly believe that early childhood education is the foundation of a child's future. We believe every child is unique and has distinctive aptitude, ability and talent. i9 Education is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to all children. i9 Education is a growing, family ran, privately owned company, with multiple centres throughout...