Centre Manager – Not-for-Profit ECE Leader (Regional)

Sandhurst Catholic Early Childhood Education and Care; Echuca; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandhurst Catholic Early Childhood Education and Care in Echuca, VIC, is seeking a Centre Manager to lead a high‑quality, child‑centred service.

This not-for‑profit centre emphasises learning, belonging and wellbeing, with strong engagement of families and staff, guided by the National Law and Regulations.

You will oversee educational programs, supervision, budgeting, and kitchen leadership to deliver nutritious meals and a positive early learning experience for children.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Children's Services or Bachelor of Early Childhood/qualifications for ELC Manager per National Law and Regulations.
• Must be able to assume Nominated Supervisor position and lead day‑to‑day operations per National legislation.
• First Aid, Anaphylaxis Management and emergency Asthma management qualifications.
• Demonstrated leadership with financial/administrative management and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver programs with parents, educators and educational leader.
• Oversee educational program with observation, analysis, documentation, planning and reflection.
• Provide a safe, welcoming environment and supervise children at all times.
• Supervise staff and run regular staff meetings for effective communication and development.
• Encourage parental involvement and communicate child development progress.
• Contribute to the Quality Improvement Plan and operate within budget and policies.
• Lead kitchen staff to provide healthy meals considering dietary needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Diploma in Children's Services

Bachelor of Early Childhood

Job description

Sandhurst Catholic Early Childhood Education and Care in Echuca, VIC, is seeking a Centre Manager to lead a high‑quality, child‑centred service.

This not-for‑profit centre emphasises learning, belonging and wellbeing, with strong engagement of families and staff, guided by the National Law and Regulations.

You will oversee educational programs, supervision, budgeting, and kitchen leadership to deliver nutritious meals and a positive early learning experience for children.