Centre Operations Lead — Multi-Site Support

Work Initiatives; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Centre management

Operations planning

Budgeting

Compliance

Stakeholder communication

Recruitment

People & culture

Job description

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