Looking for a leadership opportunity where you can make a genuine impact?
This is an opportunity for a confident and people-focused leader who enjoys developing teams, strengthening culture and creating an setting where educators, children and families can thrive.
You’ll have the support of an experienced leadership structure while still having the autonomy to lead your service, make decisions and drive positive outcomes.
Why Mount Isa?
For those open to a regional move, Mount Isa offers the opportunity to combine career growth with a strong sense of community and a different pace of life.
As one of regional Queensland’s major centres, Mount Isa offers many of the everyday services and facilities you’d expect from a larger town, alongside the space, landscapes and lifestyle of Outback Queensland.
Regional leadership can also offer experience that’s difficult to replicate elsewhere. You’ll have the opportunity to become closely connected with your team, families and community while developing your capability across all aspects of service leadership.
About the Role
As Centre Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the service, including operations, compliance, team leadership and family engagement.
You’ll play an significant role in continuing to strengthen the service by supporting educators and creating a positive and accountable workplace culture.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading, mentoring and supporting a team of educators
- Maintaining high standards across quality, compliance and educational practice
- Building strong relationships with children, families and the local community
- Supporting educator development, engagement and retention
- Overseeing staffing, occupancy and day-to-day centre operations
- Driving continuous improvement across the service
- Working collaboratively with senior leadership to achieve positive outcomes
About You
We’re looking for someone who brings strong operational knowledge together with genuine people leadership.
You’ll ideally have:
- Minimum Diploma qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Previous experience as a Centre Manager, or Assistant Manager
- Robust knowledge of the NQS, EYLF and relevant legislation
- Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop teams
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Confidence managing the operational requirements of a busy service
- A practical and solutions-focused leadership style
- Passion for high-quality Early Childhood Education and positive outcomes for children
What’s on Offer?
- Generous salary package
- Relocation assistance (if applicable)
- Staff discount on childcare fees
- Supportive leadership structure
- Professional development and ongoing mentoring
- Genuine opportunity for career progression
- The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a regional community