Childcare Centre Manager

at; Rockhampton; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early childhood education provider seeks a passionate Centre Manager for their Rockhampton service. You will oversee daily operations, driving continuous improvement and fostering a nurturing environment for children and educators. This role offers significant professional development opportunities and a strong community focus.

Benefits

80% off Childcare Discounts

Competitive Incentive and Bonus Scheme

Mental Health First Aid Training

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Learning Opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to child safety and ethical practices.
• Experience leading teams in Early Childhood Education.
• Ability to manage compliance with education legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and compliance with regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop center staff.
• Manage budgets, performance, and partnerships with families.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Child Safety Awareness

Community Engagement

Education

ACECQA-approved Diploma in Children’s Services

Bachelor's degree in Early Education

Job description

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Journey Early Learning is seeking a motivated, passionate, and experienced Centre Manager to guide our Kawanateam in shaping the future of early education, while fostering an environment where both team members and children can thrive.

At Journey Early Learning Kawana, we are a two-building service that truly has that home away from home feeling. As you walk through our doors, you can see the relationships and connections our experienced team have with our families and community, and the purposeful spaces and resources that allow children to connect to their home environments.

Journey Early Learning Kawana is a 151-place centre with a brand new kitchen, programming and staff retreat room – not to mention 9 spacious rooms and 6 outdoor environments for the children and educators to truly explore.

About the role:

As Centre Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the service, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and regulations. Your primary focus will be leading, mentoring, and developing your team, while promoting best practices, driving continuous improvement, and engaging with the local community.

In return, you will become part of an organisation that values your expertise and empowers you to excel in your role.

We are genuinely committed to investing in our people. We will offer you the tools, training and support needed in your new role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure a high level of health & safety standards are maintained at all times
• Managing the performance and success of your centre
• Management of daily operations, budgets, wages, rostering, occupancy
• Lead, coach, develop and support the professional development of your team
• Developing strong relationships with families and the community
• Maintain compliance with all relevant regulations
• Advocating for the rights of every child within your centre
• Implementation and evaluation of quality programs that support the development of all children.

About you?

You are an experienced leader within the Early Childhood Education and Care sector, with a passion for shaping young lives and empowering future leaders, you'll thrive in a supportive environment that values your expertise and ideas.

Key Requirements

• Strong leadership and coaching capabilities
• Demonstrated commitment to providing a safe, caring and supportive environment for all children and their families
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to the ECA code of Ethics and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
• Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours while engaging with children
• ACECQA-approved Diploma in Children’s Services or bachelor’s degree (Early Education)
• Current Valid Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificate

About Us:

At Journey Early Learning, we aim to create a safe, secure, homely environment where everyone feels welcome. Our future is one filled with endless possibilities and growth opportunities, and together, we’ve developed an educational approach that is inspiring, stimulating and encouraging.

When it comes to early learning, our educators have a vital role to play. Journey educators are passionate, considerate, educated, inspirational and welcoming. Our educators understand that learning is a journey and enjoy developing deeper connections with children, families, and the wider community.

What we offer:

Our people are at the heart of our success and in shaping our children’s future. We recognise and celebrate that each member of our community brings the best version of themselves to work every day. In return, we provide opportunities to grow, be inspired, empowered and truly love where you work.

Joining our community provides you access to the below benefits:

• 80% off Childcare Discounts*
• Competitive Centre Manager Incentive and Bonus Scheme
• Anniversary Gifts to recognise you
• Access to visible leaders and founders
• Mental Health First Aid
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities to participate in targeted professional learning
• Emerging leadership opportunities for growth and career development
• Immediate access to our learning portal, Journey Academy
• High-quality resources and environments
• Core values that we live and breathe

*Terms & Conditions apply

So, if this opportunity resonates with you and you believe you can contribute to the team’s success in this role – apply now!

Join us at Journey Early Learning…where it all begins.

At Journey Early Learning, the safety and well-being of every child is our top priority. We ensure every child every day is safe, secure and protected. We are united throughJourney’s Commitment to Safeguarding Childrenand adhere to ourSee, Act, Tellframework. This framework empowers us to actively uphold and advocate for the rights and voices of children, focusing on the prevention, recognition, and response to abuse, neglect, and harm

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We are an early childhood provider with services across VIC, QLD, and NT. With a play-based pedagogical philosophy, a nourishing food program and a team of professional, passionate and authentic educators - we look for like-minded team players to join our sensational teams.

We have a variety of benefits, rewards and recognition for our educators including:

- 80% off Childcare Discounts

- Anniversary Gifts to recognise you

- Mental Health First Aid

- Employee Assistance Program

- Access to retail/lifestyle discounts

Specifically, our services are regularly and frequently cleaned by an external cleaner and they freedom to engage with the community through excursions!

We are an early childhood provider with services across VIC, QLD, and NT. With a play-based pedagogical philosophy, a nourishing food program and a team of professional, passionate and authentic educators - we look for like-minded team players to join our sensational teams.

We have a variety of benefits, rewards and recognition for our educators including:

- 80% off Childcare Discounts

- Anniversary Gifts to recognise you

- Mental Health First Aid

- Employee Assistance Program

- Access to retail/lifestyle discounts

Specifically, our services are regularly and frequently cleaned by an external cleaner and they freedom to engage with the community through excursions!

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