Centre Manager

Integricare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Integricare seeks a highly experienced full-time Centre Manager and Early Childhood Teacher to lead a brand-new team in Western Sydney. You will guide educators in child-led learning, while also handling centre management duties to ensure regulatory compliance and smooth daily operations.

Bring passion for high-quality early education, a degree in Early Childhood, and current WWCC and ACECQA training. You’ll mentor staff, foster community links, and uphold Integricare’s faith-informed values in

Qualifications

• Degree in Early Childhood from ACECQA approved list.
• Current First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting.
• ACECQA-approved anaphylaxis and emergency asthma training.
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Accredited Child Protection Training.

Responsibilities

• Lead with care and purpose - guide your team, coach and mentor them so they can grow and deliver exceptional educational experiences for children.
• Keep things running smoothly - manage enrolments, rosters, and resources so every day flows well for staff and families.
• Shape meaningful programs - develop learning experiences that reflect best practice, meet regulatory standards, and nurture every child’s development.
• Champion compliance and safety - ensure our centre meets licensing, health, and quality requirements, creating a safe environment.
• Be financially wise - manage budgets and forecasts responsibly so we can sustain and grow our services.
• Build strong connections - develop positive relationships with families, the local community, and key partners.
• Drive excellence and growth - lead service evaluations, continuous improvement initiatives, and staff performance reviews.
• Represent Integricare proudly - engage with the community and strengthen partnerships reflecting our mission and values.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Curriculum development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Join Integricare...Curiosity Lives Here!

At Integricare, we nurture curiosity, confidence and faith in a warm, Christian community. Every child is seen, heard and encouraged to explore the world through play, learning and imagination.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an exceptional & highly experienced full-time Centre Manager to help shape a brand-new team and create an excellent learning environment for children and families, at our brand-new centre in Western Sydney (Sadleir). This is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and families, building strong community connections, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

In this full-time Early Childhood Teacher and Centre Manager role (38 hours per week), you will lead our educators in child-led learning and play, offering faith-informed, values-driven care that supports the whole family. You will combine time on the floor with centre management duties each week, ensuring the service operates effectively and in line with all relevant regulations, policies and procedures, while supporting your team's growth through training, mentoring and regular feedback. Together with your team, you will welcome families, connect with the local community and build a centre that thrives from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead with care and purpose - guide your team, coach and mentor them so they can grow and deliver exceptional educational experiences for children.
• Keep things running smoothly - manage enrolments, rosters, and resources so every day flows well for staff and families.
• Shape meaningful programs - develop learning experiences that reflect best practice, meet regulatory standards, and nurture every child’s development.
• Champion compliance and safety - ensure our centre meets all licensing, health, and quality requirements, creating a safe and trusted environment.
• Be financially wise - manage budgets and forecasts responsibly so we can sustain and grow our services.
• Build strong connections - develop positive relationships with families, the local community, and key partners.
• Drive excellence and growth - lead service evaluations, continuous improvement initiatives, and support staff performance reviews.
• Represent Integricare proudly - engage with the community, attend events, and strengthen partnerships that reflect our mission and values.

About You

Bring your passion for early childhood education and help children thrive. You hold a degree in Early Childhood from a recognised university, listed on ACECQA’s approved qualification list.

You have a current Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting qualification, along with current ACECQA-approved anaphylaxis and emergency asthma management training.

With a valid Working with Children Check and accredited Child Protection Training, you are ready to help create a safe, caring environment for every child.

You share Integricare’s Christian ethos and values, and lead with warmth and purpose. You inspire others, enjoy mentoring and take pride in building a strong team where people feel supported to grow.

You combine a passion for high-quality educational programs that reflect best practice with the organisation to keep daily operations running smoothly. You bring an eye for detail to compliance and safety, and confidence in managing budgets and making sound financial decisions.

You love building positive relationships with families and the community. With a drive for continuous quality improvement, you help your team shine and turn shared ideas into meaningful progress.

Child Safe organisation

Integricare is committed to being a Child Safe organisation. We adopt the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and uphold the highest standards of child safety and wellbeing in all our practices.

Integricare is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all people and make employment decisions based on merit and genuine job requirements. We believe every person is created in God’s image, fearfully and wonderfully made, and we seek to reflect that truth by treating all individuals with dignity, respect, and care. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to thrive.