13 Dec
Community Kids Haven Greensborough
Greensborough
Ready for a Fresh Start in 2026? Step Up as a Centre Manager at Community Kids Haven Greensborough
If you’re a strategic leader who excels in innovation and team empowerment, this role is your opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting impact on our entire learning community.
As a Centre Manager at Community Kids Haven Greensborough, you’ll lead a committed team in a vibrant, purpose-built learning environment offering childcare and kindergarten programs for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Warm, welcoming, and trusted by families in Greensborough, Watsonia, and Bundoora - our centre is just minutes from Greensborough Plaza, local parks, and Apollo Parkways Primary School.
Empower your team and community by creating a culture built on support, growth, and excellence for educators and children alike.
The opportunity
- Oversee the daily operations of a vibrant, high-performing early learning centre.
- Inspire, mentor and empower educators to deliver outstanding care and education.
- Foster a warm, inclusive, and engaging environment for children and families.
- Build meaningful relationships with families, the local community, and key stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and quality standards, driving continuous improvement.
- Champion the centre's philosophy and values in every aspect of practice and communication.
- Manage budgets, staffing, and resources to achieve organisational and quality goals.
- Support the implementation of an cutting-edge, play-based curriculum aligned with EYLF and NQS.
- Lead the development and implementation of the Centre's Quality Improvement Plan.
About You
- A Diploma (or higher) in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent.
- 5+ years of early childhood experience, with at least 2 years in leadership/management (Negotiable)
- Proven experience in a leadership role with a track record of success in driving business growth.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Hold a current and valid, Working with Children's Check, First Aid (HLTAID012), CPR, Anaphylaxis Management, Mandatory Reporting and Asthma Certificates.
- A current Food Handling Certificate.
- Skills in budget management, rostering, and compliance knowledge of National Regulations, Quality Standards, and EYLF (incl. Victorian frameworks).
Why Work with Us?
- Employee discount on childcare fees.
- Ongoing professional training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential.
- Career and succession pathways to enable our employees' growth with us!
- Attractive employee KPI Incentive Program.
- Yearly events, recreational activities, sports days, and competitions.
- Recognition and reward programs including staff award nominations and employee success celebrations.
- i9 Lifestyle access for Discounts and cash back at 400+ Australian retailers online and instore.
- Eligibility for a company car after four years of employment.
We're a family-owned and operated early learning group, revitalising centres across Victoria with a focus on care, community, and educator support.
We encourage applications from people who are from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, and cultural background.
We prioritise child safety through our industry-leading SafeSteps framework giving our educators the tools, training, and support to create safe, inclusive, and nurturing environments every day.
Our values: Create, Aspire, Respect and Empower.
Join a team where your passion is valued, your growth is supported, and every day is an opportunity to inspire young minds.
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Apply today and start your journey with Community Kids Haven Greensborough!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $83,000.00 – $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
📌 Centre Manager – Community Kids Haven Greensborough
🏢 Community Kids Haven Greensborough
📍 Greensborough
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