Centre Manger

Sandhurst Catholic Early Childhood Education & Care Limited; Echuca; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandhurst Catholic Early Childhood Education and Care Ltd. invites applications for a Centre Manager to lead a not-for-profit early learning centre in regional Victoria.

You will champion high-room quality, child-centred education, staff development, and family partnership within a safeguarding framework. The role requires leadership in daily operations, compliance with National Laws, and active involvement in the centre’s Quality Improvement Plan.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in early childhood education required or suitable alternative qualifications.
• Experience leading early learning services and managing staff.
• Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and relevant regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with children and families.
• Proven leadership, financial, and administrative capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver educational programs in consultation with parents, educators and educational leader.
• Undertake responsibilities of Nominated Supervisor under National Law and Regulations.
• Provide a safe, healthy environment and supervise children at all times.
• Oversee day-to-day supervision of staff and facilitate staff development.
• Encourage parental involvement and communicate child progress to families.
• Contribute to the service’s Quality Improvement Plan.
• Manage the service budget and financial policies.
• Lead kitchen staff to provide healthy meals while accommodating dietary needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff management

Financial management

Partnership with families

Education

Diploma in Children’s Services

Bachelor of Early Childhood

Job description

Imagine leading a service where children explore inspiring indoor and outdoor environments, educators are empowered to grow, and families feel genuinely connected. Located in a welcoming regional community, our purposefully designed early learning centre offers an exceptional setting for a dedicated and experienced leader to thrive.

We are looking for a Centre Manager who shares our vision for high‑quality, child‑centred education and who is excited by the opportunity to lead a not for profit service where learning, belonging and wellbeing are celebrated every day.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible to Sandhurst Catholic Early Childhood Education and Care Ltd., the Chief Early Childhood Officer, and the Early Years Manager for the development and delivery of programs
• Undertake all responsibilities and activities associated with being a Nominated Supervisor or Responsible Person In Charge in accordance with the National Law and Regulations
• Develop, in consultation with parents, educators and educational leader, an educational program that is culturally respectful, inclusive of all abilities and appropriate to individual developmental needs and interests of children
• Develop an educational program that assesses or evaluates each child's learning and development as part of an ongoing cycle of observation, analysis of learning, documentation, planning, implementation and reflection
• Provide a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment and ensure that children are supervised at all times
• Be responsible for the day‑to‑day supervision of employees and hold regular staff meetings to facilitate effective communication and internal staff development
• Actively encourage parental involvement in developing and implementing programs at the service and communicate with parents on their child's development and progress
• Be actively involved in the development and implementation of the Quality Improvement Plan of the service
• Operate within the limits of the service budget allocation and financial policies and procedures
• Lead the kitchen staff to ensure the service delivers healthy, nutritious meals for children, taking into account dietary needs, religious or cultural needs, allergies and dietary requirements

About you

• Diploma in Children's Services, Bachelor of Early Childhood Degree or suitable Qualifications for an Early Learning Centre Manager under the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations
• Must be able to assume the position of Nominated Supervisor and act in a leadership position with responsibility for day‑to‑day operations of the service in accordance with National legislation
• Hold current approved First Aid qualification, approved Anaphylaxis Management qualification and approved emergency Asthma management qualification
• Demonstrated understanding of the National Quality Framework and Funding guidelines and how they influence the operations of the Early Learning Centre
• Demonstrated experience in leadership and management, including financial and administrative, and commitment to ongoing continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with children and families that are supportive and value collaborative partnership
• Sound understanding and knowledge of contemporary early childhood development and education
• Sound understanding and knowledge of Legislation, Regulations, and Standards, including Child Safe Standards governing the operation of children's services
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with children, employer, parents, other staff and professionals
• Well‑developed leadership and self‑motivation skills

About us

Sandhurst Catholic Early Childhood Education and Care Ltd. (SCECE&C) is an established entity responsible for Early Childhood Education and Care services throughout regional Victoria. SCECE&C is an incorporated not for profit company, governed by an independent Board of Managers. We are committed to Child Safety and have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to the cultural safety of all children including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe and inclusive environment for children with a disability.

For any questions, please contact Emma Hunt, Human Resources Advisor at [e-mail] or call 0448 113 820