Centre Manager
Location
Carseldine QLD 4034
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Employee assistance program
Birthday leave
Childcare assistance
Full job description
Centre Manager | Carseldine
Journey Early Learning is seeking a motivated, passionate, and experienced Centre Manager to guide our Carseldine team in shaping the future of early education, while fostering an environment where both team members and children can thrive.
Centre Overview
Our stunning environment is a true wonderland for children and educators alike, sparking curiosity, creativity, and imagination. With a sustainability garden, play fort, sports zone, water play area, and natural exploration spaces, every day is filled with opportunities to inspire young minds and foster learning through play.
With 120 children aged six weeks to six years, our centre offers a vibrant, joyful atmosphere filled with meaningful connections, laughter, and shared celebrations. We take pride in recognising achievements -big and small - through special events and everyday moments that bring our team together.
About the role:
As Centre Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the service, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and regulations. Your primary focus will be leading, mentoring, and developing your team, while promoting best practices, driving continuous improvement, and engaging with the local community.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure a high level of health & safety standards are maintained at all times
Managing the performance and success of your centre
Management of daily operations, budgets, wages, rostering, occupancy
Lead, coach, develop and support the professional development of your team
Developing strong relationships with families and the community
Maintain compliance with all relevant regulations
Advocating for the rights of every child within your centre
Implementation and evaluation of quality programs that support the development of all children.
About you:
You are an experienced leader within the Early Childhood Education sector, with a passion for shaping young lives and empowering future leaders, you'll thrive in a supportive environment that values your expertise and ideas.
Key skills and requirements:
Previous experience working in a leadership role
Demonstrated commitment to providing a safe, caring and supportive environment for all children and their families
Demonstrated ability to adhere to the ECA code of Ethics and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours while engaging with children
ACECQA-approved Diploma in Children’s Services or bachelor’s degree (Early Education)
Current Valid Working with Children Check
Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificate
What we offer
Our people are at the heart of our success and in shaping our children’s future. We recognise and celebrate that each member of our community brings the best version of themselves to work every day
Joining our community provides you access to the below benefits:
80% off Childcare Discounts
Competitive Centre Manager Incentive and Bonus Scheme
Anniversary Gifts to recognise you
Paid Birthday Leave
Access to visible leaders and founders
Mental Health First Aid
Employee Assistance Program
Opportunities to participate in targeted professional learning
Emerging leadership opportunities for growth and career development
Immediate access to our learning portal, Journey Academy
High-quality resources and environments
Core values that we live and breathe
So, if this opportunity resonates with you and you believe you can contribute to the team’s success in this role – apply now!
Join us at Journey Early Learning…where it all begins.
www.journey.edu.au
Journey Early Learning promotes the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability, from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are committed to all children's safety, participation, and empowerment.