Centre Manager - MindChamps Early Learning Samson

MindChamps Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MindChamps Samson is seeking an experienced Centre Manager for a Permanent Full-Time role. You will lead a team of educators, manage daily operations, and build strong relationships with families to ensure an excellent standard of care and education. A Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care is required, with WWCC and first aid CPR qualifications.

You will drive occupancy, uphold compliance, and contribute to ongoing quality improvement within a supported MindChamps network.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA equivalent).
• At least 2 years' experience as Centre Manager.
• Minimum 5 years in the sector with working knowledge of relevant regulatory docs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the centre.
• Lead, motivate and support the team of educators.
• Maintain a high-quality, high-performing centre.
• Drive occupancy growth and maintain a strong community reputation.
• Ensure compliance with National Regulations and National Quality Standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Conflict resolution

Staff development

Communication

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care

Tools

CCMS administration

CCS administration

Job description

Centre Manager - MindChamps Early Learning Samson

Found in 1998 in the heart of Sydney, Australia, MindChamps International Preschool & Early Learning ("MindChamps") is a pathbreaking Preschool and early childhood education with 86 centres operating globally in Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Myanmar and Maldives.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Centre Manager for a Permanent Full-Time opportunity at our MindChamps Samson centre. This 104-place service has fantastic modern facilities offering a purpose-built infrastructure to support our educators and children.

About the Position:

As the Centre Manager, you will manage and support an established team of educators and build strong positive relationships with families. You will genuinely love children and enjoy the opportunity to model best practices to educators in the centre.

As a Centre Manager, your core responsibilities will include the following:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the centre
• Lead, motivate and support the team
• Maintain a high-quality and performing centre
• A continuous increase in occupancy and maintaining a strong reputation across the community
• Ensure the Centre is compliant and exceeds all the regulatory requirements listed in the National Regulations and National Quality Standards, with a focus on providing an excellent level of education and care to the children.

What we are looking for:

• A completed Diploma (minimum) or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA equivalent)
• Excellent understanding of the National Quality Framework, including the National Quality Standards, knowledge of CCS (Child Care Subsidy) and CCMS (Child Care Management System) administration, and the national assessment and rating system
• At least 2 years experience as a Centre Manager
• Minimum of 5 years total experience in the sector
• Knowledge of relevant legislative documents, applicable to the sector
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a team with practical skills in conflict resolution and implementing performance review processes
• Demonstrated ability to establish a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement among the educators and staff
• Possess a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Current First Aid/ CPR including Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates
• Completed Child Safety and Child Protection trainings
• Willing to apply for a National Police Check

Why work for MindChamps?

• Competitive salary with a total rewards package that includes 75% off childcare gap fees (conditions apply)
• Comprehensive support from a dedicated management support team
• Dedicated company-funded educators and teachers' training
• Global career opportunity with centres spread across 6 countries in the Asia Pacific
• Internal career development opportunities – including cross-function or cross-centre deployment
• Quarterly recognition and rewards scheme
• Employee Assistance Program

For more information about MindChamps, please visit www.mindchampselc.edu.au

At MindChamps Australia, the safety, wellbeing and dignity of children and young people is our highest priority. We are committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe environment in accordance with the Western Australia Child Safe Standards and relevant legislation.

We require all employees, contractors and volunteers to share this commitment, prioritise children's safety and wellbeing, and participate in child safety and child protection trainings.

As part of our recruitment process, we conduct robust screening, including verification of identity, work rights, qualifications, reference checks, Police Checks and Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance. We embed child-safe values and expectations throughout our culture, policies and practices.

Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate behaviours that uphold our child-safe values and contribute positively to keeping all children and young people safe from harm.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Candidates must possess Australian work rights as visa sponsorship is not available for this position
• How many years' experience do you have as a centre manager?
• Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care?
• How many years of people management experience do you have?
• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework?
• What's your preferred work type?
• Have you completed a Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood?