Centre Manager | Glen Waverley

Bluebird Early Education; City of Monash; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent above‑award salary

Performance incentives

Paid training and events

Discounted childcare fees

Ongoing development programs

Strong work‑life balance

Supportive head office team

Annual Centre Manager conference

Job summary

Bluebird Early Education Glen Waverley is seeking a passionate Centre Manager to lead day-to-day operations and inspire a team of Educators in a vibrant Melbourne suburb. You will align with the service philosophy, policies, procedures and NQS to provide outstanding care for families and children.

You will liaise with families and the local community, manage budgets, and drive curriculum planning and program quality while modelling strong leadership and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Diploma in ECEC or ACECQA‑approved Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education.
• Current Working with Children Check and First Aid (including CPR).
• CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis training or willing to obtain.
• Ability to manage budgets and make business decisions.
• Willingness to travel to Victoria for a Centre Manager workshop.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily centre operations and staff performance.
• Inspire and supervise Educators to deliver quality programs.
• Engage with families and the local community to build strong partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with service philosophy, policies, procedures and NQS.

Skills

Centre leadership

People management

Curriculum planning

Communication

Team mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Education

Diploma in ECEC or Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Centre Manager

About the Centre:

Join the vibrant team at Bluebird Early Education Glen Waverley, where every child is welcomed into a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment that feels just like home.

Our stunning multi-storey centre features six bright, naturally lit Studios designed to spark curiosity and nurture holistic development - giving every child the space to explore, grow, and reach their full potential. With passionate, highly qualified Educators crafting thoughtful and engaging learning experiences, we’re committed to igniting the spirit of learning from the very first day.

Our in-house chef, in collaboration with Nutrition Australia, creates delicious, wholesome meals daily, catering to all dietary needs and allergies - supporting children’s health and wellbeing every step of the way.

Be part of a caring, dynamic team dedicated to empowering confident, capable, and curious learners every single day!

Our state-of-the-art Early Education facility is designed to \"Ignite the Spirit of Learning\" within every child - and our safe, inviting environments encourage children to freely explore the world around them. From our large fort, and sustainability areas to our sand/ mud stations, and quiet reading nooks - you will have endless opportunities to create quality programs, engage in meaningful relationships, and bring a sense of energy to the environment each day.

AtBluebird Glen Waverleywe believe in\"Igniting the Spirit of learning\"WITHchildren,WITHfamilies,WITHTeams &WITHcommunity…

About the role:

We are on a search for a passionate and enthusiastic Full-time Centre Manager with a strong background in Early Education to manage the day-to-day Centre operations.

As a Centre Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily Centre management tasks, managing and leading to inspire a team of Educators, and ensuring they are working in accordance with the service philosophy, company policies, and procedures & the National Quality Standards (NQS), to provide exceeding education and care for all families and children.

You will be the first point of call with our families and the local community, to build a fantastic service for all families in the area & surrounding suburbs.

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of industry legislation, compliance, and regulations.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong and confident in an understanding of business management.


• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a team environment.


• Strong understanding of the importance of family communications.


• Leadership and mentoring skills.


• Excellent people and centre management skills.


• Curriculum & Planning skills.


• Passionate about implementing Early Learning Programs.


• Commitment to our Oxanda Rituals.


• At least 2 years + experience in a Centre Manager role.


• Ability to inspire your Team to achieve an exceeding service.

Essential Criteria

• Diploma in ECEC or Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education (approved by ACECQA)


• Current Working with Children's Check.


• Current First Aid Certificate including CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis or be willing to obtain these.


• Current Child Protection, Safe Sleep, and Food Safety Training or be willing to obtain these.


• Ability to make businessdecisions and work with assigned budgets.


• A motivated member able to work well in a team and independently.


• Must be available to travel to Victoria for a Centre Manager workshop with a long-side our current Centre managers and Operations Team- dates will be given to candidate during the interview process.

Benefits for the Right Candidate

• Excellent above-award salary, based on prior experience and qualifications.


• Performance incentives.


• Paid training and management company events.


• Discounted childcare off the gap fees.


• Paid ongoing development programs.


• Strong focus on work-life balance.


• A great company culture that is fun, professional, and supportive.


• Strong supportive operations management/head office team.


• AnnualCenter Manager conference to inspire amazing leadership in the field.

Are you a strong and experienced leader, interested in managing an Early Education Centre? Then this position is right for you, so join the Bluebird Early Education Team; we would love to hear from you!

Please note only suitable applicants will be contacted.

All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with Oxanda’s Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct Policy. Our screening process includes but is not limited to, Professional reference checks, Criminal Records Checks, Working with Children Checks, and checks of social media accounts.

The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our top priority; Bluebird Early Education has a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm.