Centre Operations Leader - People, Budgets & Compliance

Maraylya Early Learning Centre; Sydney; In loco; AUD 110.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Maralya Early Learning Centre in a beautiful rural setting near Sydney's North West seeks an experienced Centre Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, staffing, budgets and governance. You will lead the administrative workforce, manage enrolments and occupancy, and work closely with the educational leadership team to drive performance.

The role requires strong operational capability, WHS oversight and hands-on decision-making, with a focus on delivering high-quality care and

Competenze

• At least 10 years' relevant professional experience, including substantial operational or service management experience.
• Proven ability to manage complex rosters, staffing requirements and labour budgets.
• Strong commercial judgement, organisational skills and people leadership.
• Experience overseeing WHS, facilities and operational compliance.
• A practical, hands-on approach and confidence making decisions.
• Experience in early childhood education is highly desirable, although candidates with strong operational management experience in aged care or related service industries will also be considered.
• Childcare qualifications are highly regarded but not essential.

Mansioni

• Managing staff rosters, daily allocations, workforce planning and labour costs.
• Monitoring operational budgets, enrolments, occupancy and business performance.
• Overseeing WHS, facilities, maintenance, purchasing and administration.
• Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and financial performance.
• Providing confident, practical leadership and hands-on support across the centre.
• Working collaboratively with the established educational leadership team.

Conoscenze

Staff rostering

Workforce planning

Labour budgeting

Budget monitoring

Leadership

People management

Formazione

Childcare qualifications

Descrizione del lavoro

Maralya Early Learning Centre in a beautiful rural setting near Sydney's North West seeks an experienced Centre Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, staffing, budgets and governance. You will lead the administrative workforce, manage enrolments and occupancy, and work closely with the educational leadership team to drive performance.

The role requires strong operational capability, WHS oversight and hands-on decision-making, with a focus on delivering high-quality care and