Centre Manager/ Assistant Director

Mike Reynolds Early Childhood Centre; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

10 working days per fortnight during学校

Above-award remuneration

Paid lunch breaks

Christmas holiday service closure

Focus on staff wellbeing and long-term

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Mike Reynolds Early Childhood Centre is a not-for-profit, community-based service where children, families, and educators are at the heart of everything we do. We’ve been supporting Townsville families since 1993, and we’re proud of the strong sense of community that has grown around our centre over the years.

We are seeking a Centre Manager / Assistant Director to lead day-to-day operations, support staff, oversee routines and programming, and maintain strong family communication.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of the NQS, National Law, and Regulations.
• Demonstrated people leadership and sound professional judgement.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and communication skill.

Responsibilities

• Overall leadership and day-to-day management of the service.
• Ensuring compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and relevant state legislation.
• Leading, mentoring, and retaining a committed staff team.
• Financial oversight including budgeting, fee management, and reporting.
• Occupancy management, enrolments, and family engagement.
• Driving continuous improvement and service quality outcomes.
• Professional reporting and communication with governance representatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

NQS knowledge

Education

Approved Early Childhood qualification

Job description

Mike Reynolds Early Childhood Centre is a not-for-profit, community-based service where children, families, and educators are at the heart of everything we do. We’ve been supporting Townsville families since 1993, and we’re proud of the strong sense of community that has grown around our centre over the years. With four long day care rooms and a purpose-built Kindergarten, our service offers a unique and welcoming environment, including our much-loved Banyan Tree, which sits at the centre of daily life here.

We are currently looking for a passionate and capable Centre Manager / Assistant Director to join our team. This is a key leadership role responsible for the day-to-day operations of the service, including supporting staff, overseeing routines and programming, maintaining strong communication with families, and ensuring smooth operational systems. The role also includes responsibilities as Educational Leader and provides direct supervision and support to our Lead Educators.

If you’re someone who values community, enjoys building meaningful relationships, and wants to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall leadership and day-to-day management of the service
• Ensuring compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and relevant state legislation
• Leading, mentoring, and retaining a committed staff team
• Financial oversight including budgeting, fee management, and reporting
• Occupancy management, enrolments, and family engagement
• Driving continuous improvement and service quality outcomes
• Professional reporting and communication with governance representatives

About You

• Strong working knowledge of the NQS, National Law, and Regulations
• Confident operating in established services with evolving systems
• Demonstrated people leadership and sound professional judgement
• High level of discretion, integrity, and communication skill

Qualifications & Requirements

• Approved Early Childhood qualification
• Proven experience as a Centre Manager/ Assistant Director role in early learning
• Current QLDB Blue Card (or ability to obtain)
• First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma Management (or willingness to update)

Benefits & Conditions

• 9-day fortnight, or
• 10 working days per fortnight during school hours
• Above-award remuneration, reflective of experience
• Paid lunch breaks
• Christmas holiday service closure
• Focus on staff wellbeing and long-term retention
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• *Conditions apply.