Job Description

About The Centre n

Join Bluebird Early Education Cobram Kinder, a warm and welcoming boutique service nested in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, with the Murray River right at our doorstep.

Centre Manager About The Centre n

Join Bluebird Early Education Cobram Kinder, a warm and welcoming boutique service nestled in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, with the Murray River right at our doorstep.

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With just 39 exclusive places for children aged 6 weeks to school age, we pride ourselves on creating a close-knit community where every family feels valued and included. Our passionate team builds strong, reciprocal relationships with children and their families, incorporating each child’s thoughts and goals into a personalised learning journey.

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We provide safe, engaging, and challenging environments, enriched by regular community excursions, incursions, and family events that celebrate diversity and connection.

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Become part of a dedicated team committed to nurturing confident, lifelong learners and fostering lasting community bonds. We look forward to welcoming you to our Bluebird family!

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Our state-of-the‑art Early Education facility is designed to “Ignite the Spirit of Learning” within every child – and our safe, inviting environments encourage children to freely explore the world around them. From our large fort, and sustainability areas to our sand/ mud stations, and quiet reading nooks - you will have endless opportunities to create quality programs, engage in meaningful relationships, and bring a sense of energy to the environment each day.

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At Bluebird Cobram Kinder we believe in “Igniting the Spirit of learning” WITH children, WITH families, WITH Teams & WITH community…





About The Role n

We are on a search for a passionate and enthusiastic Full‑time Centre Manager with a strong background in Early Education to manage the day‑to‑day Centre operations.

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As a Centre Manager/ECT you will be responsible for overseeing the daily Centre management tasks, managing and leading to inspire a team of Educators, and ensuring they are working in accordance with the service philosophy, company policies, and procedures & the National Quality Standards (NQS), to provide exceeding education and care for all families and children.

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You will be the first point of call with our families and the local community, to build a fantastic service for all families in the area & surrounding suburbs.

Key Competencies n

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- Strong understanding of industry legislation, compliance, and regulations.
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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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- Solid and confident in an understanding of business management.
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- Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a team environment.
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- Solid understanding of the importance of family communications.
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- Leadership and mentoring skills.
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- Excellent people and centre management skills.
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- Experienced Early Childhood Teacher
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- Curriculum & Planning skills.
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- Passionate about implementing Early Learning Programs.
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- Commitment to our Oxanda Rituals.
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- At least 2 years + experience in a Centre Manager role.
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- Ability to inspire your Team to achieve an exceeding service.
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Essential Criteria nn
- Diploma in ECEC
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- Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education (approved by ACECQA)
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- Current Working with Children's Check.
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- Current First Aid Certificate including CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis or be willing to obtain these.
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- Current Child Protection, Safe Sleep, and Food Safety Training or be willing to obtain these.
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- Ability to make business decisions and work with assigned budgets.
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- A motivated member able to work well in a team and independently.
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- Must be available to travel to Victoria for a Centre Manager workshop with a long‑side our current Centre managers and Operations Team- dates will be given to candidate during the interview process.
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Benefits For The Right Candidate nn
- Excellent above‑award salary, based on prior experience and qualifications.
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- Performance incentives.
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- Paid training and management company events.
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- Discounted childcare off the gap fees.
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- Paid ongoing development programs.
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- Strong focus on work‑life balance.
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- A great company culture that is fun, professional, and supportive.
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- Strong supportive operations management/head office team.
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- Annual Center Manager conference to inspire amazing leadership in the field.
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Are you a strong and experienced leader, interested in managing an Early Education Centre? Then this position is right for you, so join the Bluebird Early Education Team; we would love to hear from you!

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📌 Centre Manager | Cobram (Malvern East)
🏢 Oxanda Education
📍 Malvern East