Exceeding Centre Manager — Lead 75-Place Early Learning

Journey Early Learning Careers; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Sponsorship & relocation support

Centre Manager bonus

Worker retention payment

Birthday leave

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts

Job summary

Journey Early Learning Brisbane Airport is seeking a dedicated Centre Manager to lead a 75-place centre rated Exceeding quality. You will coach a caring team, engage families, and drive continuous improvement, ensuring high professional standards across operations and educational delivery.

You will possess a Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-equivalent), with prior centre leadership experience, a solid grasp of NQF/NQS/EYLF, and up-to-date checks.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-approved equivalent).
• Previous Centre Manager experience or strong Assistant Centre Manager leadership experience.
• Sound understanding of the NQF, NQS and EYLF.
• Current Working with Children Check and relevant First Aid qualifications.
• Completed National Child Safety Training.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 75-place centre with a focus on educational quality and continuous improvement.
• Coach and develop the centre team, fostering a positive, accountable culture.
• Build meaningful partnerships with families and the local community.
• Balance people leadership with the operational demands of running a centre.
• Oversee occupancy, budgets, rostering, centre performance and compliance.

Skills

Centre leadership

Staff development

Communication

NQF knowledge

Education

Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)

Job description

Centre Manager | Journey Early Learning Brisbane Airport

5-Star Google Reviews | Exceeding National Quality Standards

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus* | Sponsorship & Relocation Support Available

You bring the vision. We’ll back you to bring it to life.

What if your next leadership role gave you more than a centre to manage? What if it gave you an Exceeding-rated centre, a community of families who rate you 5 stars and the freedom to shape a culture, grow a team and create something you’re genuinely proud of?

We’re looking for a passionate Centre Manager to lead our 75 place centre who sees leadership as more than keeping things running. Someone who wants to make a difference, bring people together and take an already exceptional centre into its next chapter.

We believe in trusting our leaders, investing in their development and creating the conditions for them to succeed. Because when our leaders feel supported, our teams are stronger, our families feel connected and children have the best opportunity to thrive.

The foundations are strong. The reputation is earned. Now we need the leader to take it even further.

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

• The centre is rated Exceeding and has great feedback from families on Google. You’ll be leading a team that already does great work.
• It’s an out-of-ratio role, so you’ll have time to coach your team, get to know families and focus on running the centre.
• You’ll have a dedicated Centre Quality Manager, plus help from our operations, people and pedagogy teams whenever you need it.
• We want you to bring your own ideas and lead the centre in your own way.
• You’ll have access to Journey Academy, Leadership Pathways and our 4C’s professional development framework.
• With centres across Australia, there’s plenty of room to grow your career with us.

The Rewards That Matter

• $1,500 sign-on bonus*
• Sponsorship and relocation support for eligible candidates
• Centre Manager bonus structure + Worker Retention Payment
• Paid birthday leave & anniversary recognition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retail and lifestyle discounts

A Workplace Location You’ll Actually Love

The centre is in the Brisbane Airport precinct, a short drive from DFO, cafés, restaurants and a golf driving range. With access to major roads, the Airport Link and surrounding Brisbane suburbs, it’s a convenient location for your next career move.

The Kind of Leader We’re Looking For

The best centres aren’t built on policies and procedures alone. They’re built on trust, relationships, strong leadership and a team that feels genuinely supported.

You might be an experienced Centre Manager looking for a high-quality centre where you can lead with greater autonomy. Or you could be an accomplished Assistant Centre Manager ready to step up into an Exceeding-rated environment.

Either way, you’re someone who:

• Leads by example and brings out the best in others
• Builds a positive, accountable and connected team culture
• Creates meaningful partnerships with families and the local community
• Is passionate about educational quality and continuous improvement
• Balances the people side of leadership with the operational demands of a successful centre
• Understands occupancy, budgets, rostering, centre performance and compliance
• Wants to keep learning, growing and challenging yourself as a leader

You’ll also need:

• Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
• Previous Centre Manager experience or strong Assistant Centre Manager leadership experience
• Sound understanding of the NQF, NQS and EYLF
• Current Working with Children Check and relevant First Aid qualifications
• Completed National Child Safety Training

A Commitment That Matters

Child safety is at the heart of everything we do. Through our See, Act, Tell framework, we create safe, inclusive environments where every child feels protected, respected and heard, and where safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

Ready to Lead Somewhere Exceptional?

An Exceeding-rated centre. Families who rave about us. A precinct you’ll love coming to every day. And a network that backs you all the way.

Your next chapter could start at Journey Brisbane Airport. Apply today.