Centre Manager - Precious Cargo Marion

Mayfield; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above‑award pay

15% wage uplift

Discounted childcare

Wellbeing support

Professional development

Career growth

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Precious Cargo Marion is seeking an accomplished Centre Manager to lead a warm, vibrant early learning community. You will guide a passionate team, uphold Montessori-inspired practice, and ensure excellence in early years education, while partnering with families to foster secure, meaningful learning experiences.

Join a collaborative leadership team that values development, provides long‑term career opportunities, and supports you with strong governance and community links.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education or ACECQA‑assessed equivalent.
• Current Working with Children Check and First Aid certificate.
• Knowledge of the NQF, EYLF and regulatory requirements.
• Strong people leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a passionate and diverse team.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with families and the wider community.
• Oversee centre operations, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Champion high‑quality education aligned with Montessori philosophy and the EYLF.
• Create an environment where children, families, and educators feel safe, valued, and supported.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Team development

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

ACECQA assessed equivalent

Job description

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Are you a confident, people-first leader ready to take thenext exciting step in your early childhood career? Do you want to lead a high-quality centre where relationships matter, your ideas are valued, and the work you do every day truly makes a difference?

This is a standout opportunity to join Precious CargoMarion as Centre Manager — a role that offers purpose, growth, support,and the chance to lead an incredible team in an industry that is bothmeaningful and deeply rewarding.

Why This Is a Great Career Move?

Being a Centre Manager at Precious Cargo is about more thanrunning a centre — it’s about leading with heart, building strong teams, and shaping exceptional learning experiences for children and families. You’ll be supported by a collaborative leadership team, backed by anorganisation that genuinely invests in its people and is committed to long-term careers, not short-term fixes. If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, be trusted, and make a visible impact — this is it.

About Our Marion Centre

At Precious Cargo Marion, we’re more than an early learning centre – we’re a warm, vibrant community where children, families and educators feel a true sense of belonging. Our purpose‑built centre is designed to inspire curious minds, with a kitchen cooking platform, a dedicated garden area, a music room, two large outdoor play areas and even a few adorable pets who call our centre home!

We proudly follow the Montessori philosophy, creating purposeful environments that spark real‑life learning experiences. Children here enjoy access to our Little Library and Grow Cart, and our strong connections with organisations like Nature Play SA and St Vincent de Paul make everyday rich with possibilities.

Your Role as Centre Manager

As Centre Manager, you will:

• Lead, mentor, andinspire a passionate and diverse team
• Foster a positive,inclusive, and supportive workplace culture
• Build strong, trustingrelationships with families and the wider community
• Oversee centreoperations, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Champion high-qualityeducation aligned with Montessori philosophy and the EYLF
• Create an environmentwhere children, families, and educators feel safe, valued, and supported

What You’ll Bring

• Proven leadershipexperience in early childhood education
• Hold a minimum of aDiploma in Easly Childhood Education (or ACECQA assessed equivalent)
• A current Working withChildren Card, First Aid Certificate, Mandatory Reporting and any otherrequired certifications (or be willing to obtain)
• Strong knowledge of theNQF, EYLF, and regulatory requirements
• A genuine passion forpeople leadership and team development
• Excellent communicationand relationship-building skills
• A commitment to qualityeducation, inclusion, and continuous improvement

What’s In It for You?

We know great leaders deserve to be recognised, supported, and rewarded. When you join Precious Cargo, you’re investing in a role — and a career — that gives back.

• Above-award pay that reflects your experience and the incredible work you do
• 15% wage uplift through the ECEC Government Grant
• Discounted childcare fees for your own children at any Precious Cargo or Mayfield centre
• Free 24/7 wellbeing and medical support for you and your family
• Ongoing professional development, including opportunities such as study tours to New Zealand
• Genuine career growth opportunities within our expanding group
• A supportive, down-to-earth leadership team that listens, values your ideas, and celebrates wins together
• Rewards, recognition, and staff referral programs that acknowledge the impact you make

This is more than a leadership role — it’s a chance to be part of something special, to lead with purpose, and to grow alongside an organisation that truly cares about its people. If you’re ready to take the next step in your early childhood leadership journey, we’d love to hear from you.

Mayfield Early Education, including it’s Board, Management, Employees and Volunteers are committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children. Our organisation has zero tolerance for child abuse and neglect. We strongly uphold our child safety policies & procedures, and we actively work to create a child‑safe environment. As part of our commitment, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive background checks, including reference checks, Working with Children Check (WWCC), child protection training and other relevant screening as required. We expect all staff to uphold our values of respect, inclusion, and child protection always.

Mayfield Childcare Limited celebrates diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for every team member. We welcome applicants of all genders, orientations, races, and backgrounds, believing that the more diverse our team, the more we can teach the next generation about respect, equality, and fairness. Join us in shaping a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

Mayfield Childcare Limited acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land – the Wurundjeri people, and pay our respects to their Elders, both past and present.