Experienced Centre Manager- Caloundra, QLD

Invest in your leadership. Grow your impact. Lead with Guardian. We believe great leadership starts with care – for children, for families, for your team and for yourself.

As a Centre Manager, you’re at the heart of your centre community. You bring together people, practice and purpose to create an environment where educators can do their best work, families feel a genuine sense of connection and children feel confident and inspired to learn.

That’s why, at Guardian, you’ll have access to genuine development opportunities, industry-leading support and career pathways designed to help exceptional leaders continue to grow – in their leadership, their impact and their careers.

As a Guardian Centre Manager, you’ll have access to:

- Up to 12 confidential one-to-one professional coaching sessions every year
- A dedicated Leadership Academy designed specifically for Centre Leaders
- Exclusive programs including Thrive and To BE Me, supporting meaningful outcomes for children, families and teams
- A sector-leading bonus opportunity that recognises the impact you create
- Ongoing support from experienced Portfolio Managers and specialist support teams
- Career pathways to support your continual development as a leader
- A national community of leaders who understand the challenges, opportunities and rewards of centre leadership

This is more than just another Centre Manager role.

Why Leaders Choose Guardian

Professional Coaching

Leadership is rewarding, but it comes with challenges.



That’s why every Guardian Centre Manager has access to up to 12 coaching sessions annually with an independent coach.

Whether you’re strengthening your leadership, navigating a challenge, building confidence or preparing for your next career step, coaching gives you dedicated time focused entirely on you and your growth.

The Guardian Leadership Academy

Our Leadership Academy is designed to support current and aspiring Centre Managers through practical learning, leadership development, professional coaching and real-world experiences.

You’ll be part of a community of leaders who share ideas, learn from one another and are committed to continuous improvement and exceptional outcomes.

Industry-Leading Practice and Innovation

We’re always looking for better ways to support children to thrive – and we give our leaders the tools and frameworks to make that happen.

Our exclusive To BE Me learning programs and Thrive framework support environments where children, educators and leaders can flourish.

They give Centre Managers practical, proven approaches to strengthen educator capability, support children’s development and wellbeing, and turn great leadership into meaningful outcomes.

Rewarding High Performance

We recognise the impact strong Centre Managers have on their centres, teams and communities.





Our Centre Manager Bonus Scheme creates a direct link between your leadership and your earning potential.

Actively build your bonus opportunity throughout the year and be recognised for the results you achieve - growing centre occupancy while maintaining strong safety, quality, compliance and attendance outcomes.

A Strong Support Network

You’ll lead your centre with confidence, backed by experienced Portfolio Managers, specialist support teams, the Leadership Academy and a national community of Centre Managers.

Because great leaders deserve excellent support.

About You

You’re an experienced Centre Manager who:

- Has successfully led an Early Childhood Education and Care service
- Builds engaged, high-performing teams
- Demonstrates strong operational, commercial and compliance capability
- Builds trusted relationships with children, families and local communities
- Leads with confidence, accountability, authenticity and care
- Holds relevant early childhood qualifications and can meet Nominated Supervisor requirements
- Is committed to continuous learning and growing as a leader
- Wants to make a meaningful difference for children, families and the people they lead

Ready for Your Next Chapter? If you’re an experienced Centre Manager looking for more support, more development and more opportunity to grow your impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Bring your experience. Bring your ambition. Bring your care.

Apply today and discover what's possible when your organisation invests in YOU.

📌 Centre Director (Caloundra)
🏢 Guardian Childcare u0026 Education
📍 Caloundra