Moreland Community Child Care Centres – Brunswick West VIC
As Centre Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, management and operation of Dunstan Reserve. Working closely with the Executive Director and broader leadership team, you will provide solid direction across day-to-day operations and service management, leadership and performance of a large team, compliance with the National Quality Framework and relevant legislation, child safety and wellbeing, financial and resource management, rostering and workforce planning, enrolments and relationships with children and families, quality improvement, building partnerships with the local community, and supporting the service's educational and pedagogical practice.
Key responsibilities
Day-to-day operations and service management
Leadership, development and performance of a large team
Compliance with the National Quality Framework, Education and Care Services National Regulations and relevant legislation
Child safety and wellbeing
Financial and resource management
Rostering, workforce planning and staff engagement
Enrolments and relationships with children and families
Quality improvement and continuous improvement
Building strong partnerships with the local community and key stakeholders
Supporting and strengthening the service's educational and pedagogical practice
About you
A minimum of 3 years' demonstrated experience in a Centre Manager, Centre Director, Service Manager or similar senior early childhood leadership role




Strong knowledge and understanding of the National Quality Framework and regulatory requirements
Demonstrated experience leading a large team and managing the complexities of a high-capacity service
Strong organisational, operational and time-management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to lead with authenticity, accountability, empathy and professionalism
Demonstrated experience supporting staff performance, development and wellbeing
A strong understanding of child safety and a commitment to creating child-safe environments
The ability to build positive and respectful relationships with children, families, educators and stakeholders
Experience in quality improvement and driving positive outcomes for children and teams
About us
Moreland Community Child Care Centres Inc. (MCCCC) is a community-focused, not-for-profit early childhood organisation committed to providing high-quality education and care for children and supporting the educators and families within the community. MCCCC values children first by placing children's rights, safety, wellbeing and learning at the centre of everything it does, believes strong relationships create strong teams and strong communities, supports people to learn, grow and develop their leadership capability, is proud of its connection to the local community and the important role its services play in it, and is committed to continuous improvement and creating environments where children and educators can thrive.
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📌 Centre Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Moreland Community Child Care Centres
📍 Melbourne