Centre Manager

Kip Mcgrath; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kip McGrath Education Centres is seeking a Centre Manager for VIC Centres to lead day-to-day operations across two centres in Melbourne. You will oversee tutoring teams, manage parent communication, and foster a welcoming, high-quality learning environment where students build confidence and thrive.

This full-time role involves coordinating across locations, traveling between centres as needed, and driving centre culture with a proactive, organised approach.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with parents and students.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel to other centres.

Responsibilities

• Manage parent communication and build relationships with families.
• Conduct educational assessments for prospective families and discuss results.
• Recommend learning programmes tailored to each student’s needs.
• Create welcoming and engaging centre environments.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure tutoring sessions run smoothly.
• Support tutors and collaborate with the wider team.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Travel flexibility

Job description

VIC

Remember why you wanted to make a difference in children’s education? Here’s your opportunity to step into a hands-on leadership role where you can positively shape the experience of students and families every day.

We are looking for a Centre Manager for VIC Centres to join our leadership team. You will oversee the day-to-day running of both centres, support our tutoring teams, and ensure a welcoming, high-quality learning environment where students can build confidence and thrive.

About the Role

This is a key position within the centre, with a strong focus on:

• Managing parent communication and building positive, ongoing relationships with families
• Conducting educational assessments for prospective families, discussing results and recommending learning programmes tailored to each student’s needs
• Creating warm, welcoming and engaging centre environments for students and staff
• Overseeing daily operations to ensure tutoring sessions run smoothly and efficiently
• Supporting tutors and working collaboratively with the wider team
• Maintaining high standards of presentation across both centres
• This role is FULL TIME and requires flexibility to travel to other centres if required.
  

About You

We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and genuinely enjoys working with people. Ideally, you will demonstrate:

• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with parents and students
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A positive, energetic approach to creating a great centre culture
• Willingness to support across multiple locations when needed

About Kip McGrath

With 50 years of experience, Kip McGrath Education Centres are a well-known and respected name in education. We are passionate about delivering personalised learning programmes that help students build confidence and achieve success.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of a centre, make a real impact, and be part of a supportive and growing team.