Inspiring Centre Manager – Early Years Leadership

Astute Early Years Specialists Pty; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Astute Early Years Specialists – Maroochydore QLD is seeking a Centre Manager to lead a passionate team and drive high-quality early years practice. You will oversee daily operations, enrolments, budgets, and reporting while championing reconciliation and inclusive practices.

You will apply your NQF and EYLF knowledge to ensure compliance, foster strong family connections and community links, and shape a warm, high-performing centre culture.

Qualifications

• Lead a centre team and manage day-to-day operations.
• Ensure compliance with NQF, EYLF, policies and safety.
• Oversee enrolments, budgets, staffing and reporting.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and community.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and day-to-day management of the centre — overseeing educators, compliance, operations, enrolments, and administration.
• Mentor and support a team of educators; promote a collaborative, positive work culture.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and quality standards (e.g. regulatory frameworks, centre policies, health & safety).
• Foster strong relationships with children, families, and the wider community.
• Drive continuous improvement — including staff development, program quality, and centre growth.
• Manage enrolments, budgets, resources, staffing and reporting as required

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Compliance

Budgeting

Enrolments

Communication

NQF knowledge

EYLF knowledge

Blue Card

First Aid

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or ACECQA equivalent

Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Services

Job description

Astute Early Years Specialists – Maroochydore QLD is seeking a Centre Manager to lead a passionate team and drive high-quality early years practice. You will oversee daily operations, enrolments, budgets, and reporting while championing reconciliation and inclusive practices.

You will apply your NQF and EYLF knowledge to ensure compliance, foster strong family connections and community links, and shape a warm, high-performing centre culture.