Centre Manager | Carnegie Area, VIC

Some centres are simply workplaces. Others become communities.

The best Centre Managers know that outstanding early learning isn't built on compliance alone; it's built on relationships.

It's the trust families place in your team.

It's educators who feel genuinely supported to grow.

It's children who walk through the door every morning feeling safe, confident and excited to learn.

We're looking for a Centre Manager who understands that creating a thriving centre starts with creating a strong team culture.

This is an opportunity to lead an established early learning service where you'll be supported to continue building meaningful relationships with families, educators and the local community while driving high-quality outcomes across the service.

What you'll be trusted to do

Rather than simply "manage a centre," you'll create an environment where people want to stay.

- Lead, mentor and inspire your team.

- Champion high-quality educational practice aligned with the EYLF.

- Maintain strong compliance and operational performance.





- Partner closely with families and your local community.

- Oversee occupancy, staffing, rosters and budgets.

- Create a positive culture where educators feel valued and supported.

What you'll receive

- $120,000 + Super + 15% sector increase + bonus incentives

- Leadership coaching and career development

- Childcare fee discounts

- A collaborative operational leadership team

- Genuine career progression opportunities

About you

You're someone who believes great leadership starts with people.

You enjoy coaching others, building strong relationships and creating positive environments where children, families and educators can thrive together.

You'll also bring:

- Diploma qualification in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent)

- 2–3 years' experience leading an early learning service

- Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework

- Excellent communication and leadership skills

- The ability to balance people leadership with operational excellence

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