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 workplace 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 important 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

Strong 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

Please note sponsorship is NOT available.

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📌 Centre Manager - Regional QLD (Brisbane)
🏢 Mcarthur
📍 Brisbane