Centre Operations Coordinator

Work Initiatives; Brisbane; In loco; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

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Inspire Early Years Management is seeking an experienced Centre Manager to oversee operations across multiple services in the Brisbane region. You will optimise centre performance, build strong leadership relationships and ensure compliant, high-quality early childhood practices.

This role blends strategic planning with hands-on operational support, with occasional travel to services. Join a values-led team that prioritises people, culture and outcomes for children, families and educators while

Competenze

• An experienced Centre Manager with a strong understanding of early childhood operations
• Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities across multiple services
• Confident navigating compliance, funding and regulatory requirements
• Commercially minded with experience in budgeting, occupancy and operational performance
• A strong relationship builder who can communicate effectively with leaders, educators and stakeholders
• Solutions-focused, adaptable and comfortable supporting a variety of operational challenges
• Passionate about helping services, leaders and teams succeed

Mansioni

• Support services with operational processes, compliance requirements and centre administration
• Assist with government funding programs, including CCS and Kindergarten Funding requirements
• Coordinate and support licence applications, notifications and regulatory reporting
• Review centre budgets and assist leaders with operational planning
• Support resource procurement and resourcing initiatives to ensure centres are equipped for success
• Conduct roster reviews and provide operational recommendations to leaders
• Act as a key liaison between centres and the Inspire support team
• Provide practical guidance and troubleshooting support to centre leadership teams
• Assist with recruitment activities and workforce planning initiatives
• Support people and culture processes, including performance management documentation and employee relations matters where required

Conoscenze

Centre management

Operations planning

Budgeting

Compliance

Stakeholder communication

Recruitment

People & culture

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At Inspire Early Years Management, we're a sector-leading movement driven by passionate early childhood professionals who believe in the power of education to shape lives. We partner with early learning services to provide operational, people and culture, and quality support that helps centres thrive.

Joining Inspire means becoming part of a collaborative, heart-led culture that values authenticity, innovation and meaningful relationships. We don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Our approach is personalised, practical and grounded in the realities of early childhood education and care.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Centre Manager who is looking for a new challenge while remaining connected to the sector they love. You'll have the opportunity to use your operational expertise to support multiple services, build strong relationships with centre leaders and contribute to meaningful outcomes for children, families and educators.

At Inspire Early Years Management, we're a sector-leading movement driven by passionate early childhood professionals who believe in the power of education to shape lives. We partner with early learning services to provide operational, people and culture, and quality support that helps centres thrive.

Joining Inspire means becoming part of a collaborative, heart-led culture that values authenticity, innovation and meaningful relationships. We don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Our approach is personalised, practical and grounded in the realities of early childhood education and care.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Centre Manager who is looking for a new challenge while remaining connected to the sector they love. You'll have the opportunity to use your operational expertise to support multiple services, build strong relationships with centre leaders and contribute to meaningful outcomes for children, families and educators.

As our Centre Operations Support, you will:

• Support services with operational processes, compliance requirements and centre administration
• Assist with government funding programs, including CCS and Kindergarten Funding requirements
• Coordinate and support licence applications, notifications and regulatory reporting
• Review centre budgets and assist leaders with operational planning
• Support resource procurement and resourcing initiatives to ensure centres are equipped for success
• Conduct roster reviews and provide operational recommendations to leaders
• Act as a key liaison between centres and the Inspire support team
• Provide practical guidance and troubleshooting support to centre leadership teams
• Assist with recruitment activities and workforce planning initiatives
• Support people and culture processes, including performance management documentation and employee relations matters where required

Who You Are

• An experienced Centre Manager with a strong understanding of early childhood operations
• Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities across multiple services
• Confident navigating compliance, funding and regulatory requirements
• Commercially minded with experience in budgeting, occupancy and operational performance
• A strong relationship builder who can communicate effectively with leaders, educators and stakeholders
• Solutions-focused, adaptable and comfortable supporting a variety of operational challenges
• Passionate about helping services, leaders and teams succeed

Why Join Us?

• Transition from centre-based leadership into a broader operational support role
• Continue making a meaningful impact across multiple early learning services
• Join a values-led organisation that genuinely cares about its people
• Work alongside experienced early childhood, operations and people & culture professionals
• Enjoy a Brisbane-based role with occasional travel to services when required
• Access ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities

Ready to Inspire?

If you're an experienced Centre Manager looking to take the next step in your career and use your expertise to support multiple services, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining what excites you about joining Inspire Early Years Management and the value you would bring to this role.