Lead with Purpose. Inspire Children. Empower Educators.

Multi-Site Family Owned is seeking an experienced and inspiring Centre Manager to lead one of our purpose-built early learning centres in Reservoir.

As a family-owned organisation, we believe every child deserves a secure, nurturing environment where they are known, respected and supported to thrive. We are committed to child-led learning, meaningful relationships, and creating inclusive environments where every child feels safe, valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about educational excellence, child safety, and developing high-performing teams. As Centre Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership while fostering a positive workplace culture where children, families and educators feel connected, respected and supported.

About the Role

As our Centre Manager, you will:

- Lead and inspire a high-performing team of educators through coaching, mentoring and supportive leadership.

- Foster a culture where children's voices, interests and individual strengths shape meaningful, child-led learning experiences.

- Champion child safety by embedding the Victorian Child Safe Standards and ensuring safeguarding is embedded in everyday practice.

- Promote children's wellbeing, inclusion and agency while maintaining the highest standards of care and education.

- Drive continuous improvement through reflective practice, professional learning and educational excellence.

- Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Quality Standard (NQS),



Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, and all relevant legislation.

- Build genuine partnerships with families through open communication and exceptional customer service.

- Oversee all operational aspects of the centre, including occupancy, staffing, rostering, budgeting and financial performance.

- Recruit, mentor and support educators through professional development, coaching and performance management.

- Lead the centre's Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) and prepare the service for Assessment and Rating.

- Create a welcoming, inclusive and culturally responsive environment where every child and family feels they belong.

- Build positive relationships with local schools, allied health professionals and community organisations.

About You

You are an experienced and values-driven leader who believes children learn best through play, exploration, curiosity and meaningful relationships.

You will bring:

- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent).

- Current Working with Children Check.

- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications.

- Demonstrated leadership experience within an early childhood education setting.





- Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard, Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF V2.0) and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF).

- Excellent understanding of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and child protection responsibilities.

- Experience leading Assessment and Rating processes and continuous quality improvement.

- Strong people leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate and develop teams.

- Sound financial and business management skills, including budgeting and occupancy management.

- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

- A commitment to creating a positive workplace culture built on collaboration, respect and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

At Multi-Site Family Owned, we believe exceptional children's experiences begin with exceptional educators and leaders.

We offer:

- Competitive salary package.

- Ongoing leadership development and professional learning.

- Flexible work arrangements where possible.

- A supportive and collaborative leadership team.

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing initiatives.

- The opportunity to influence the direction of a growing family-owned organisation.

- Modern, purpose-built learning environments.

- A workplace where innovation, child safety, relationships and educational excellence are genuinely valued.

- The opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, families and educators.

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