Centre Manager – Lead a Brand‑New ELC Centre

Honour Early Learning; Logan City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary above award

Staff discounts on childcare fees

6 Weeks Paid parental leave

Blue card program for all employees

Professional development and career •:

Job summary

Honour Early Learning is opening a brand-new, purpose-built childcare centre in Munruben, north Brisbane. We seek an experienced Centre Manager to lead the team and bring the Honour ELC ethos to life.

With minimum 3 years in senior leadership within childcare and a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, you will recruit, develop, and manage budgets while ensuring top-quality education and compliance at every level.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ proven experience as a Centre Director or in a senior leadership role within a childcare setting.
• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or higher).
• Strong people management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team; a respectful, nurturing, inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Build a supportive and collaborative environment where team members can thrive.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top talent.
• Oversee budgets and centre costs with the ability to identify opportunities for growth, improve operational systems, and lead the Centre towards increased occupancy and ensure financial sustainability.
• A strong knowledge of regulatory requirements ensuring your centre remains fully compliant with all relevant legislation.
• Deliver a high-quality educational program striving for best practice and continuous improvement.
• Optimise staffing through strategic rostering, ensuring the right people are in the right places.
• Develop professional and positive relationships with families.
• Champion a strong safety culture, implementing processes to ensure safety risks are managed.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Staff rostering

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Honour Early Learning is opening a brand-new, purpose-built childcare centre in Munruben, north Brisbane. We seek an experienced Centre Manager to lead the team and bring the Honour ELC ethos to life.

With minimum 3 years in senior leadership within childcare and a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, you will recruit, develop, and manage budgets while ensuring top-quality education and compliance at every level.