Strategic Centre Operations Leader - Early Childhood

Inspire Early Years Management; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fuel & Travel costs covered

Laptop and Phone

Annual Team Retreat

Job summary

Inspire Early Years Management is seeking an experienced Centre Operations Leader to provide hands-on leadership across a portfolio of childcare centres. You will partner with Centre Managers to strengthen operations, embed best practice, and build high-performing teams focused on children’s outcomes.

This role offers opportunities to travel interstate monthly, mentor leaders, drive continuous improvement, and embody our values in a supportive, values-driven organisation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in early childhood leadership.
• Knowledge of NQF, National Regulations, and quality improvement processes.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and influence diverse teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Solutions-focused mindset and passion for growing people and centres.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Centre Managers to achieve strong operational, educational, and compliance outcomes.
• Foster accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Oversee quality, compliance, and performance across your portfolio.
• Support budget management, occupancy growth, wages to revenue control, debt management and workforce planning.
• Coach and develop leaders to build confident, capable teams.
• Partner with support team to deliver Inspire’s vision and values.
• Ensure families and children experience high-quality care and education.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Strategic planning

Communication

Job description

Inspire Early Years Management is seeking an experienced Centre Operations Leader to provide hands-on leadership across a portfolio of childcare centres. You will partner with Centre Managers to strengthen operations, embed best practice, and build high-performing teams focused on children’s outcomes.

This role offers opportunities to travel interstate monthly, mentor leaders, drive continuous improvement, and embody our values in a supportive, values-driven organisation.