Multi‑Site Centre Operations Lead

Inspire Early Years Management; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Early Years Management is seeking an experienced Centre Operations Support to provide essential operational, compliance and centre administration support across multiple early learning services in Brisbane. You will collaborate with centre leaders, assist with funding requirements and regulatory reporting, and help optimise budgeting and resource planning.

Join a values-driven, heart-led organisation and leverage your operational expertise to help centres thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience leading centre operations and supporting multiple services.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident navigating compliance, funding and regulatory requirements.
• Commercial mindset with budgeting and occupancy experience.
• Excellent communication with leaders, educators and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support services with operational processes, compliance requirements and centre administration.
• Assist with government funding programs, including CCS and Kindergarten Funding requirements.
• Coordinate and support licence applications, notifications and regulatory reporting.
• Review centre budgets and assist leaders with operational planning.
• Support resource procurement and resourcing initiatives to ensure centres are equipped for success.
• Conduct roster reviews and provide operational recommendations to leaders.
• Act as a key liaison between centres and the Inspire support team.
• Provide practical guidance and troubleshooting support to centre leadership teams.
• Assist with recruitment activities and workforce planning initiatives.
• Support people and culture processes, including performance management documentation and employee relations matters where required.

Skills

Centre Manager

Operational knowledge

Budgeting

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Inspire Early Years Management is seeking an experienced Centre Operations Support to provide essential operational, compliance and centre administration support across multiple early learning services in Brisbane. You will collaborate with centre leaders, assist with funding requirements and regulatory reporting, and help optimise budgeting and resource planning.

Join a values-driven, heart-led organisation and leverage your operational expertise to help centres thrive.