Centre Manager | Marion Area, SA
Lead with confidence. Inspire your team. Make a difference every day.
If you're an experienced Centre Manager who enjoys developing people, building strong relationships and creating exceptional outcomes for children, we'd love to hear from you.
We're seeking a passionate and experienced Centre Manager to lead a well-established early learning service in Adelaide's southern suburbs. This is a fantastic prospect for a confident leader who thrives on supporting educators, fostering a positive team culture and delivering high-quality early learning experiences.
As Centre Manager, you'll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team while creating an environment where children are encouraged to learn, explore and grow, families feel welcomed and supported, and educators are empowered to reach their full potential.
Why you'll love this opportunity
Up to $140,000 package + bonus incentives
Leadership development and genuine career progression
Ongoing qualified learning and mentoring
Childcare fee discounts for your own children
Supportive operational leadership and coaching
Join a collaborative team committed to quality education
The Role
As Centre Manager, you'll lead all aspects of the service, ensuring high-quality educational outcomes while maintaining a positive and engaged team culture.
Your responsibilities will include:




Leading the day-to-day operations of the service
Coaching, mentoring and developing a team of passionate educators
Embedding the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards into everyday practice
Maintaining compliance with all regulatory, quality and safety requirements
Building strong relationships with families and the local community
Managing staffing, rosters, occupancy, budgets and operational performance
Driving continuous improvement across all areas of the service
About You
You'll bring:
A Diploma in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent)
Previous experience leading an early learning service
Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework
A collaborative leadership style with the ability to inspire and develop others
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Strong organisational skills and the ability to balance operational priorities
A genuine passion for delivering exceptional outcomes for children, families and educators
Ready for your next leadership opportunity?
If you're looking for a role where your leadership is valued, your ideas are welcomed and you'll be supported to grow your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey.

📌 Centre Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 Important Group
📍 Adelaide