Centre Manager

7 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Mustard Seed Christian Childcare Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Mustard Seed Christian Childcare

Location: Sydney, NSW

Location type: Hybrid

Date advertised: 16th September 2025

Job Type: Full time

Closing Date: ASAP

As we continue to grow our network of centres, we are seeking a dedicated Centre Manager who strives to achieve excellence in compliance, operations, and educational outcomes.

With one established centre in Oatley and new centres opening soon, this role will be pivotal in leading our services through an exciting phase of expansion.

About Us:

Mustard Seed Christian Childcare is a Christian not-for profit which exists to help local churches reach their communities with the good news of Jesus Christ, and to provide high quality, Christian early childhood education and childcare.

The Role:

As a Centre Manager, you will:

  • Oversee operations and ensure regulatory compliance.

  • Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring for educators.

  • Drive enrolments and foster strong, trusting family relationships.

  • Guide curriculum delivery and pedagogy to ensure alignment with the EYLF and NQS.

  • Manage staffing, HR processes, and performance development.

  • Step in to provide coverage as required.

  • Lead quality improvement planning and continuous service development.

  • Support the broader network as new centres open (eg support, mentoring and advice for operational transitions and new centre managers).

About You:

We're seeking a dynamic and supportive leader who brings:

Essential

  • Demonstrated Christian character.

  • Permanent, unrestricted working rights in Australia.

  • A Diploma or Early Childhood Teaching (ECT) qualification.

  • Proven experience as a Nominated Supervisor, preferably in a larger service.

  • A current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC).

  • Current First Aid, CPR, and Child Protection certifications.

  • A thorough understanding of the EYLF, NQF, compliance frameworks, and current best practices in early childhood education.

Preferred

  • Strong skills in HR, staffing, enrolments, and operational management.

  • A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring and inspiring others.

  • Excellent communication, organisation, and time-management skills.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary package (paid fortnightly).

  • Company laptop.

  • Ongoing professional development and leadership growth opportunities.

  • A genuine chance to help shape services and make a meaningful impact.

  • A supportive, values-driven organisation that places children, families, and educators at the heart of everything we do.

How to Apply:

If you're a passionate leader ready to make a difference at an early learning service, we'd love to hear from you.

Please email your resume and a cover letter addressing your suitability for this role to - Please include with your application the name and contact details of your current church minister/ pastor as a referee.

Only applicants who meet the essential criteria will be considered.

Please be aware that this job ad was placed and authorised only for the website.

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