Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten – Lara VIC

16d ago , from Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten

Centre Manager | Brand New Service | Lara Lakes Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten

Are you an experienced Centre Manager ready to lead a brand new service from the ground up?

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten is seeking a passionate and motivated Centre Manager to lead our newest service in Lara Lakes. This is a rare opportunity to establish a centre from opening, build your own team, create a positive culture, and make a lasting impact within a growing local community.

About Aspire

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten is one of Australia's fastest growing early education providers, operating across Victoria, Western Australia and Current South Wales, with many new centres planned over the coming years.

Our purpose is to shape a positive future for children through our Connect Learn Grow philosophy, creating environments where children, families and educators thrive.

Why Join Aspire?

- Lead a brand new purpose built service
- Build and develop your own leadership team
- Strong support from Operations, Recruitment, Marketing and People & Talent teams
- 15% above award through the Worker Retention Payment
- Paid Birthday Leave
- 50% childcare fee discount
- Wellbeing Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing leadership development and mentoring
- Career progression opportunities within a rapidly growing organisation
- Competitive salary package and incentives

About the Role

As Centre Manager,



you will play a key role in the successful launch and ongoing operation of the Lara Lakes service.

You will be responsible for building a high performing team, driving occupancy, ensuring compliance, supporting quality outcomes, and creating a welcoming environment for children, families and educators.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the opening and daily operations of the centre
- Recruit, onboard and develop a high performing team
- Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework and Regulations
- Foster a positive and engaged team culture
- Build strong relationships with families and the local community
- Drive enrolments and occupancy growth
- Lead quality improvement initiatives
- Manage centre performance and operational outcomes
- Ensure a safe, inclusive and high quality learning environment

About You

- Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Previous Centre Manager experience or a strong Assistant Centre Manager ready for the next step
- Strong knowledge of the NQF, National Regulations and compliance requirements
- Proven leadership and team development experience
- Strong communication and relationship building skills
- Passion for delivering high quality education and care
- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications
- Valid Working With Children Check

Additional information

- Lead a brand new purpose built service from opening
- 15% above award through the Worker Retention Payment
- Strong career progression and leadership development opportunities within a grow

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📌 Centre Manager - Lara Lakes
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