Centre Manager / Nominated Supervisor

Early Educator Agency; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Management support

Team events

Onsite parking

Childcare discount (75%)

Company-funded training (First Aid, CP

CPR and Child Protection training

Job summary

Early Educator Agency in Brisbane (north-west) seeks an experienced Centre Manager or Nominated Supervisor to lead a high-quality early learning service. This is a permanent full-time role, 38 hours across five days per week, reporting to an established management team.

You will oversee daily operations, support educators, drive the Quality Improvement Plan, and foster strong relationships with families while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Centre Manager or Centre Director.
• ACECQA-approved Diploma or teaching qualification.
• Current First Aid, CPR and Child Protection certificates.
• A current Blue Card or Exemption Card.
• Strong knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, NQS and EYLF.
• Proven ability to lead a high-quality early learning service and meet regulatory obligations.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the centre's day-to-day operations in line with policies and procedures.
• Building a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Leading and maintaining the service's Quality Improvement Plan.
• Working closely with educators to build relationships, guide practice and provide hands-on support when required.
• Developing strong relationships with families through open communication and collaboration.
• Ensuring compliance across the centre with support from the management team.
• Managing staffing and recruitment with support from the management team.
• Managing enrolments and building occupancy through positive family experiences, word of mouth, marketing and community partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Education

ACECQA-approved Diploma or teaching qualification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Centre Manager / Nominated Supervisor to lead our team in the north-west Brisbane area. This is a permanent full-time position, working 38 hours across five days per week. The successful candidate will have previous experience as a Centre Manager or Centre Director and demonstrate the leadership skills, operational knowledge and commitment required to lead a high-quality early learning service.

Key responsibilities

Overseeing the centre's day-to-day operations in line with policies and procedures.

Building a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Leading and maintaining the service's Quality Improvement Plan.

Working closely with educators to build relationships, guide practice and provide hands‑on support when required.

Developing strong relationships with families through open communication and collaboration.

Ensuring compliance across the centre with support from the management team.

Managing staffing and recruitment with support from the management team.

Managing enrolments and building occupancy through positive family experiences, word of mouth, marketing and community partnerships.

About you

Previous experience as a Centre Manager or Centre Director.

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

An ACECQA-approved Diploma or teaching qualification.

Current First Aid, CPR and Child Protection certificates.

A current Blue Card or Exemption Card.

A strong working knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, National Quality Standard (NQS) and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).

Practical experience leading a high-quality early learning service while meeting regulatory obligations.

Above-award salary plus Worker Retention Payment.

• Support from an experienced management team.
• Team-building events.
• Onsite parking and uniforms provided.
• 75% discount on childcare fees.
• Company-funded First Aid, CPR and Child Protection training.

About us

We place a strong emphasis on children's rights and believe that children are capable and confident learners. We strive to create a welcoming 'home away from home' for children and to be the centre of choice for families in our local community. Our interactions and relationships are positive, respectful and genuine. We support the professional growth of our team, and our educators share our commitment to high-quality education and care. All roles are supported by an experienced management team with a genuine interest in early childhood education.