Centre Manager

4 weeks ago


Bundoora, 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 team and families in your care
  • Consistent and flexible hours to best suit your lifestyle
  • Beautifully designed learning environments - with great outdoor spaces as big as the indoor spaces
  • Staff discounts for your children
  • Paid professional development opportunities 
  • Career advancement opportunities (Senior Centre Director, Area, Regional Manager roles)
  • Excellent well-being initiatives

About the service

The 120-place service is centrally located, close to public transport, and provides a parking spot for the leader. The centre is unwavering in delivering top-tier early childhood education and care. The service has established it as the preferred choice for families within the local community, as evidenced by the fantastic Google reviews and scores of positive family feedback. 

About the role

The ideal candidate will champion a nurturing and engaging environment while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and guidelines. You must demonstrate a proven ability to use your communication skills to persuade, engage, inspire, and motivate a team of passionate Educators to deliver optimal learning outcomes for the families being served.

You will oversee the daily operations, including but not limited to:

  • Guiding and mentoring a small-medium team of Educators
  • Supporting and upholding the Centres policies, procedures, philosophy and regulations,
  • Attend to administration tasks
  • Develop collaborative partnerships with families
  • Develop meaningful relationships with the wider local community
  • Ensure the highest quality of education and care is transferred throughout.

The non-negotiables

  • Diploma in Child Services (or higher)
  • Minimum of 1-2 years continuous experience as a Centre Manager
  • Strong knowledge and experience of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standards (NQS), ability to develop a QIP
  • Outstanding level of Verbal and Written Communication
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships with families and the wider community
  • Strong organisational and time management skills

What next?

If this sounds like your next career move, or if you are exploring your career and do not know if this is right for you, then apply, and we can discuss it further.

At Early Years Talent, we connect passionate early childhood educators, teachers and childcare staff with job opportunities. Our clients range from boutique exceeding early learning centres, long day cares to community-managed not-for-profits and kindergartens/preschools.

If you are thinking about a career change or trying to find your feet in the sector - speak to one of our Early Years Talent consultants today.


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