Early Learning Manager, Yarraville

Gowrie Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Competitive remuneration

Flexible working

Executive coaching

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Gowrie Victoria in Yarraville, Victoria, is seeking an experienced Early Learning Manager (Centre Director) to lead Gowrie Clare Court. You will ensure a high-quality educational program responsive to children, families and the local community, while coaching a team of educators.

Working with the Assistant Manager and Educational Leaders, you will foster a positive, sustainable service with strong community ties and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-qualified teacher with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of educators to deliver a high-quality educational program.
• Ensure services are responsive to children, families and the local community.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Manager and Educational Leaders to drive sustainable service delivery.
• Engage with the local community and contributed to continuous service growth.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

People management

Education

Bachelor qualified teacher

Job description

Yarraville, Australia | Posted on 21/09/2026

• Industry Early Childhood Education & Care
• Job Type Full time
• Salary Competitive salary plus super and benefits
• Province Victoria
• Postal Code 3013
• Country Australia

Job Description

Are you ready to advance your career andmake a genuineimpactonchildren,familiesand educatorswithGowrie Victoria?

About the Role

Join Gowrie Clare Court, an Exceeding service sitting alongside expansive parklands and creek offering a learning environment that is genuinely unlike anything else.

The Early Learning Manager (Centre Director) is responsibleforensuring the Clare Court service delivers a high-quality educationalprogram thatis responsive tochildren,familiesand thelocal community. Working closely with the Assistant Manager and EducationalLeaders,theywill lead,coachand develop their team ofeducators and teachers and nurture a positive work environment. Bringing leadership experience working in program, ideally as a Bachelor qualified teacher, the Manager is responsible for ensuring the service isefficient,effectiveandsustainable.Theywill join a group of experienced and dedicated Early Learning Managers acrossour 9 services, contributing to the continuous growth of theorganisation.

About Us

For 85 years, Gowrie Victoria has been at the forefront ofhigh-quality earlylearning.We’reaforpurposeorganisation with areputation for inspiring others and shining a light on best practice.

We are known as a place for demonstration, where generationsof teachers and educators have learnt and developed their practice. We buildthe capability of thousands of leaders, teachers, and educators each yearthrough accredited training, blended learning, coaching & mentoringprograms, and networking events. At Gowrie, our strength is our culture. It isbuilt on a foundation of genuine curiosity. We encourage our people to askquestions, be reflective and bring their authentic selves to work.

We offer:

• Accessto professional development tailored to fit your learning and careergrowth
• Competitiveremuneration
• Flexibleworking arrangements
• OngoingCoaching with an experienced Executive
• Freeonsite parking

Are you ready togrow with us?

Gowrie Victoria is an equal opportunity employer and a childsafe organisation.

You must have a legal right to work in Australia and pass anemployee WorkingWithChildren Check.