Centre Director

Private Advertiser; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 100.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Above-award salary

Retention bonus

Staff childcare discount 75%

First Aid/CPR training

Retail discounts

Wellbeing support

Professional development platform

Relocation support

Descripción de la vacante

Story House Early Learning is opening a brand-new, purpose-built service in Warranwood and seeks a Service Manager to lead it from day one. You will own operations, culture, and community reputation, with on-site duties and autonomy under a state leadership team.

Ideal candidates have previous centre leadership experience, demand high standards, and can manage staffing and budgets while delivering outstanding family engagement. A full-time role with flexible shifts is offered.

Formación

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education is required.
• Experience leading a brand-new service and building culture.
• 70+ licensed places experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead day-to-day operations and shape team culture from ground up.
• Drive compliance with NQS, QIP and regulatory frameworks.
• Cultivate strong relationships with families and embed Story House values.
• Manage staffing, budgets and business performance with BOM support.
• Cover opening/closing shifts as needed to support the team.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Team culture

Budgeting

Educación

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Geccko Foundation Certificates (Levels 1-5)

Descripción del empleo

Be there from Day One.

Story House Early Learning is opening a brand-new, purpose-built service in Warranwood in December 2026 and we're looking for an exceptional Service Manager to lead it from the ground up.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the culture, set the tone with families and embed the Story House values into a 127-place, 7-room service from its very first day. If you're an experienced centre leader who thrives on building something special - not just maintaining it - this role was made for you.

As Centre Director (we call it Service Manager), you'll take full ownership of this brand-new service, driving its operational excellence, team culture and community reputation from day one. You'll be based on-site at Warranwood and report to the Business Operations Manager, with the backing of an experienced state leadership team while holding real autonomy to lead your service your way.

What you'll do:

• Lead all day-to-day operations & build and shape team culture, routines and community from the ground up
• Drive compliance across NQS, QIP and all relevant regulatory frameworks
• Cultivate genuine relationships with families and embed Story House values throughout your service
• Manage staffing, budgets and business performance in partnership with your BOM
• Work a flexible schedule that includes some opening and closing shifts to support your team

This is a full-time role with flexible shifts but we would prefer that our Managers work some open & closing shifts depending on the business' needs.

What You'll Bring

• Current experience as a Service Manager or Centre Director- 2IC or Assistant Director candidates will not be considered at this stage
• Current or most recent service of 70+ licensed places
• Minimum Diploma in Early Childhood Education
• Geccko Foundation and Advanced certificates (Levels 1-5)
• VIC Protect training and valid WWCC
• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident (no sponsorship available)

Benefits

• $100K-$120K above-award salary + worker retention payment
• Dedicated leadership program with financial bonuses
• 75% staff childcare discount*
• FREE First Aid, CPR and Flu Vaccinations
• Discounts at 100s of major retailers
• Sonder - 24/7 safety and wellbeing support
• Humanforce Thrive - track, grow and access same-day pay
• SHEL-endar - tailored professional development platform with industry leader partnerships
• Regular Manager networking events and interstate relocation support

Story House Early Learning is committed to child safety and embeds the Child Safe Standards across all services. All applicants are subject to child safety screening, including a Working With Children Check and reference checks. A criminal record check will be required for all final applicants - people with criminal records are not automatically barred and each application is considered on its merits.

Story House Early Learning is a proud equal opportunity employer.

*CCS eligible care. Conditions apply.