Centre Manager

Sandhurst Catholic Early Childhood Education and Care; Shepparton; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandhurst Catholic Early Childhood Education and Care Ltd. seeks an experienced Centre Manager to lead a not-for-profit early learning service in regional Victoria. You will oversee educational programs, ensure child safety, and manage staff within established policies and budgets.

The role requires qualifications in early childhood, proven leadership, and strong partnership with families to support learning, belonging and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Children’s Services or Bachelor of Early Childhood.
• Must be able to act as Nominated Supervisor.
• Current First Aid, Anaphylaxis and emergency Asthma qualifications.
• Strong understanding of National Quality Framework and Funding guidelines.
• Proven leadership and management experience.
• Ability to develop relationships with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver educational programs as Nominated Supervisor.
• Oversee day-to-day supervision of staff; hold regular meetings.
• Engage with parents/educators to develop programs.
• Contribute to the Quality Improvement Plan.
• Operate within service budgets and policies.
• Lead kitchen staff to provide healthy meals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Early childhood education

Team management

Education

Diploma in Children's Services

Bachelor of Early Childhood Degree

Job description

Imagine leading a service where children explore inspiring indoor and outdoor environments, educators are empowered to grow, and families feel genuinely connected. Located in a welcoming regional community, our purposefully designed early learning centre offers an exceptional setting for a dedicated and experienced leader to thrive.

We are looking for a Centre Manager who shares our vision for high-quality, child-centred education and who is excited by the opportunity to lead a not for profit service where learning, belonging and wellbeing are celebrated every day.

Key responsibilities

Be responsible to Sandhurst Catholic Early Childhood Education and Care Ltd., the Chief Early Childhood Officer, and the Early Years Manager for the development and delivery of programs

Undertake all responsibilities and activities associated with being a Nominated Supervisor or Responsible Person In Charge in accordance with the National Law and Regulations

Develop, in consultation with parents, educators and educational leader, an educational program that is culturally respectful, inclusive of all abilities and appropriate to individual developmental needs and interests of children

Develop an educational program that assesses or evaluates each child's learning and development as part of an ongoing cycle of observation, analysis of learning, documentation, planning, implementation and reflection

Provide a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment and ensure that children are supervised at all times

Be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of employees and hold regular staff meetings to facilitate effective communication and internal staff development

Actively encourage parental involvement in developing and implementing programs at the service and communicate with parents on their child's development and progress

Be actively involved in the development and implementation of the Quality Improvement Plan of the service

Operate within the limits of the service budget allocation and financial policies and procedures

Lead the kitchen staff to ensure the service delivers healthy, nutritious meals for children, taking into account dietary needs, religious or cultural needs, allergies and dietary requirements

About you

Diploma in Children's Services, Bachelor of Early Childhood Degree or suitable Qualifications for an Early Learning Centre Manager under the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations

Must be able to assume the position of Nominated Supervisor and act in a leadership position with responsibility for day-to-day operations of the service in accordance with National legislation

Hold current approved First Aid qualification, approved Anaphylaxis Management qualification and approved emergency Asthma management qualification

Demonstrated understanding of the National Quality Framework and Funding guidelines and how they influence the operations of the Early Learning Centre

Demonstrated experience in leadership and management, including financial and administrative, and commitment to ongoing continuous improvement

Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with children and families that are supportive and value collaborative partnership

Sound understanding and knowledge of contemporary early childhood development and education

Sound understanding and knowledge of Legislation, Regulations, and Standards, including Child Safe Standards governing the operation of children's services

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with children, employer, parents, other staff and professionals

Well-developed leadership and self-motivation skills

About us

Sandhurst Catholic Early Childhood Education and Care Ltd. (SCECE&C) is an established entity responsible for Early Childhood Education and Care services throughout regional Victoria. SCECE&C is an incorporated not for profit company, governed by an independent Board of Managers. We are committed to Child Safety and have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to the cultural safety of all children including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe and inclusive environment for children with a disability.

Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have as a centre manager?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework?
• Have you completed a Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood?
• Have you worked in a role where you had team and or line management responsibility?
• Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the early years learning framework?