Centre Leader: Inspire Teams, Elevate Education

Peak Childcare Redbank; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Worker Retention Payment Grant

Fully funded uniforms

Monthly wellbeing budget

Staff discounts

Banking & lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Peak Childcare Redbank is seeking a Centre Manager to lead our Peak Childcare and Kindergarten service and guide a team of dedicated educators in a vibrant learning environment. This leadership role focuses on relationships, culture and quality practice, ensuring safe, inclusive, high-quality care where children and families feel valued and connected.

You will oversee daily operations, compliance with national regulations, staff development, budgeting and family engagement, while promoting

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in early childhood settings.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with families and staff.
• Deep knowledge of EYLF, QKLG and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support a team of educators to build a positive, collaborative and high-quality learning environment.
• Foster strong relationships with children, families, educators and the community.
• Oversee daily operations ensuring compliance with Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, NQS and service policies.
• Drive continuous quality improvement in line with the National Quality Framework (NQF).
• Build a culture of reflective practice, professional growth and shared accountability.
• Ensure child safety is embedded across all practices and decision-making processes.
• Oversee staffing, recruitment, onboarding and workforce capability development.
• Oversee centre operations including occupancy, budgeting, resource management and sustainability.
• Ensure rostering supports continuity of care and quality practice.
• Strengthen family engagement through open communication and meaningful partnerships.
• Promote wellbeing, respect and collaboration across the service.

Skills

Relational leadership

Communication

EYLF/NQS knowledge

Operational management

Education

Diploma or higher in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Peak Childcare Redbank is seeking a Centre Manager to lead our Peak Childcare and Kindergarten service and guide a team of dedicated educators in a vibrant learning environment. This leadership role focuses on relationships, culture and quality practice, ensuring safe, inclusive, high-quality care where children and families feel valued and connected.

You will oversee daily operations, compliance with national regulations, staff development, budgeting and family engagement, while promoting