Centre Manager | Nominated Supervisor | Armadale
About Our Client
Our client operates a growing group of early learning centres built on a genuine, nature based, child led philosophy, and not just a policy folder.
They're looking for a Centre Manager to lead their Armadale centre, someone who believes children deserve the freedom to explore, take risks and learn at their own pace, and who wants to build a centre that feels like part of its community.
The Role
As Centre Manager, you'll take on the Nominated Supervisor role for the service, leading the day-to-day operations, culture, team and community relationships that make a centre thrive.
This is a hands‐on leadership role — you'll be just as comfortable getting down on the floor with a toddler as you are reviewing a budget or hosting a regulatory visit.
Key Responsibilities
Hold Nominated Supervisor responsibilities under the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations
Lead, roster and mentor a team of educators, ensuring qualification and ratio requirements are met at all times
Maintain and drive the centre's Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) against the National Quality Standard (NQS)
Manage enrolments, occupancy and centre-level budgets and financial performance
Build genuine, ongoing relationships with families, local schools and community groups
Own WHS, child safety and regulatory compliance across the service
Champion the client's philosophy and culture in the everyday life of the centre
Lead recruitment, onboarding, performance and professional development for centre staff
Manage incidents, complaints and liaison with the state regulatory authority
What You'll Bring




Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or higher (a Bachelor of Early Childhood / ECT qualification highly regarded)
2–3+ years' experience in early childhood education, including experience in a leadership, 2IC or Centre Manager role
Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Current National Police Clearance
Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis management certificates
Sound working knowledge of the NQF, NQS, and the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations
A track record of meeting or exceeding NQS ratings
Strong people‐leadership skills, with experience managing and developing a team
Confidence managing budgets, occupancy and day‐to‐day business operations
Highly Regarded (but not essential)
Prior experience as a Nominated Supervisor
Experience opening, acquiring or transitioning a centre
A proven ability to support and drive occupancy growth
Existing relationships within the local community
Experience with Owna childcare management software
A genuine passion for nature‐based, child‐led play pedagogy
What's on Offer
A values‐led culture backed by a genuine philosophy, not just a policy folder
Support from an experienced operations and leadership network
Ongoing professional development and career progression across a growing group of centres
Real ownership — the prospect to shape a centre's culture and community
Career pathway to grow within a growing company
Sponsorship available for the right candidate
Competitive Salary+ KPI bonuses
If you're a warm, capable leader who wants to build something real for children, families and educators, our client would love to hear from you.
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📌 Centre Manager | Nominated Supervisor | Armadale (Western Australia)
🏢 Moon Recruitment
📍 Western Australia