Centre Manager

Swan Valley Early Learning; Perth; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Swan Valley Early Learning in Perth, Western Australia, is seeking a Centre Manager who loves creating a warm, fun and engaging environment for children, families and staff. You will lead daily operations, ensure compliance with regulatory standards and inspire a team of educators to deliver high-quality care.

The role requires a Diploma in Children's Services or ACECQA-equivalent, experience as Centre Manager or 2IC, strong EYLF and NQF knowledge, excellent communication, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Diploma or ACECQA-equivalent in childcare.
• Experience as Centre Manager or 2IC in childcare.
• Solid EYLF, NQF and NQS knowledge.
• Strong compliance and day-to-day operations understanding.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with childcare management systems and MS Office.
• GECCKO training current.
• Working with Children Check current.
• First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis trained.

Skills

Centre management

EYLF knowledge

NQS knowledge

Compliance awareness

Stakeholder relations

Tech literacy

MS Office

GECCKO training

WWCC current

First Aid/CPR

Education

Diploma in Children's Services or ACECQA-equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Childcare management systems

Job description

At Swan Valley Early Learning, we believe childhood should be filled with tuff trays, messy hands, baking experiences, big imaginations and plenty of laughter.

We're a family owned and operated Centre, and we're proud of the warm, welcoming environment we've created for our children, families and Educators.

We're now looking for a Centre Manager who shares our love for early childhood education and wants to be part of something special. Someone who loves having fun! Someone who has a cool vibe!

The essentials we're looking for...

-Diploma in Children's Services or an ACECQA-approved equivalent qualification (or higher).

-Previous experience working as a Centre Manager or Assistant Centre Manager (2IC) in an early childhood service.

-Strong knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).

-Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Quality Standards (NQS) and Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations.

-A strong understanding of compliance requirements and the day-to-day operations of a childcare service.

-Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build positive relationships with Educators, children and families.

-Strong computer literacy and confidence using childcare management systems, Microsoft Office and everyday administrative programs.

-Current and up-to-date GECCKO training.

-Current Working with Children Check.

-Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.