Centre Leader - Child Care & Operations Lead

Moreland Community Child Care Centres Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Moreland Community Child Care Centres is seeking a Centre Leader to oversee daily operations at our Brunswick West, VIC facility. The role focuses on maintaining high quality and compliance in early childhood education, while driving the centre's strategic vision and culture of excellence.

You will lead staffing, rostering, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement to deliver a positive learning environment for children and supportive relationships with families.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in an educational or training environment
• 2+ years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of Early Childhood Education and Care policies

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the centre's operations to comply with educational standards and regulations
• Develop and implement an effective rostering system for staff and daily routines
• Supervise and support staff, promoting professional development and teamwork
• Engage with children and parents to ensure a positive learning experience and address concerns
• Monitor and evaluate programme effectiveness and adjust as needed
• Manage budgets and resources to sustain the centre and improve quality
• Build partnerships with local businesses and community organisations to enhance opportunities

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Advanced Diploma in Management

Diploma in ECEC

Tools

Education management software

Job description

Moreland Community Child Care Centres is seeking a Centre Leader to oversee daily operations at our Brunswick West, VIC facility. The role focuses on maintaining high quality and compliance in early childhood education, while driving the centre's strategic vision and culture of excellence.

You will lead staffing, rostering, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement to deliver a positive learning environment for children and supportive relationships with families.