Centre Leader

RGIT Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Early Learning Centres is seeking a Centre Leader for the brand-new Mount Evelyn centre to shape the service from the ground up. You will lead a skilled team, cultivate a strong culture, and ensure exceptional education and care for children and families.

You’ll report to an Area Manager and work with our Support Office. The role focuses on quality, compliance, people, families, and the centre's commercial performance, with the opportunity to make the centre your own within a supportive

Qualifications

• ACECQA approved qualification in early childhood education (Diploma or Bachelor).
• Current ACECQA approved anaphylaxis and asthma training.
• Valid Working with Children Check for the state of the role.
• Accredited child protection training.
• Experience as a Nominated Supervisor.
• Experience with the Child Care Subsidy system.
• Minimum five years' leadership in early childhood or a similar role.
• Strong business and financial management experience.
• Proven ability to lead teams, hit targets and manage compliance.
• Knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, NQS, EYLF, WHS Act, Privacy Act, child protection legislation, Fair Work Act and family assistance law.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework, Thrive Quality Framework, the National Regulations and workplace health and safety at all times
• Lead daily operations and give clear direction to your team
• Manage enrolments, tours and family onboarding to attract, convert and retain families
• Deliver and monitor learning programs aligned to the EYLF or MTOP and centre philosophy
• Lead continuous improvement through an active Quality Improvement Plan
• Support and mentor the Educational Leader
• Recruit, induct and onboard your team, and build a culture of feedback, coaching and recognition
• Manage performance constructively and build succession pipelines
• Develop and deliver the Centre Business Action Plan to achieve occupancy, labour and financial targets
• Manage the budget, rostering and resource use in line with business objectives
• Build strong relationships with families and engage with your local community

Skills

Leadership

Financial mgmt

Team building

Compliance

Recruitment

Family engagement

Education

ACECQA approved qualification in early childhood education (Diploma or Bachelor)

Job description

Join Thrive Early Learning Centres as the Centre Leader of our brand-new Mount Evelyn centre and take the opportunity to shape a service from the very beginning. We’re looking for an experienced, passionate leader who can build a strong team and culture, create an exceptional experience for children and families, and lead the centre through its exciting opening and growth journey. This is a unique opportunity to truly make the centre your own while being supported by a wider leadership and Support Office team.

About the role

The Centre Leader runs the service. You are accountable for quality, compliance, people, families and the commercial performance of the centre. You will report to an Area Manager or Cluster Support Manager.

What you will do

• Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework, the Thrive Quality Framework, the National Regulations and workplace health and safety at all times
• Lead daily operations and give clear direction to your team
• Manage enrolments, tours and family onboarding to attract, convert and retain families
• Deliver and monitor learning programs aligned to the EYLF or MTOP and centre philosophy
• Lead continuous improvement through an active Quality Improvement Plan
• Support and mentor the Educational Leader
• Recruit, induct and onboard your team, and build a culture of feedback, coaching and recognition
• Manage performance constructively and build succession pipelines
• Develop and deliver the Centre Business Action Plan to achieve occupancy, labour and financial targets
• Manage the budget, rostering and resource use in line with business objectives
• Build strong relationships with families and engage with your local community

What you will bring

• ACECQA approved qualification in early childhood education: Diploma or Bachelor degree
• Current ACECQA approved anaphylaxis and asthma training
• Valid Working with Children Check for the state the role is based in
• Accredited child protection training
• Experience as a Nominated Supervisor
• Experience with the Child Care Subsidy system
• Minimum five years' leadership in early childhood or a similar role
• Strong business and financial management experience
• Proven ability to lead teams, hit targets and manage compliance
• Sound knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, the National Quality Standard, the Early Years Learning Framework, the WHS Act, the Privacy Act, child protection legislation, the Fair Work Act and family assistance law

About Thrive

Thrive Early Learning Centre's operate across New South Wales and Victoria. Our Learning for Life Curriculum and Thrive Quality Framework set the standard of education and care across our services, and our CARE values, Confidence, Attitude, Respect and Education, describe how we work with children, families and each other.

Child safety

Thrive is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. All applicants are subject to employment screening, including a valid Working with Children Check for the state in which the role is based, and reference checks.

Company Overview

Thrive exists to deliver the highest quality care and education in early childhood, by teaching our children and teams to be leaders and confident individuals whilst understanding what it means to serve the world. At Thrive we pride ourselves on upholding our CARE Values: Confidence. The passion and confidence to shape a better community. Attitude. If it’s to be, it’s up to me. Respect. Be Honest. Be Real. Education. Committed to lifelong learning for the soul and mind.