Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten – Berwick VIC
9d ago , from Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten
Centre Manager | Established Service | Berwick Waters | Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten
Are you an experienced Centre Manager ready to lead, inspire and make a positive impact within an established service?
Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten is seeking a passionate and experienced Centre Manager to lead our established Berwick Waters service.
This is an exciting opportunity for a robust people leader who can support and develop an existing team, strengthen centre culture, drive quality outcomes and occupancy, and build meaningful relationships with children, families and the local community.
About Aspire
Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten is one of Australia's fastest growing early education providers, operating across Victoria, Western Australia and New South Wales, with continued growth planned over the coming years.
Our purpose is to shape a positive future for children through our Connect Learn Grow philosophy, creating environments where children, families and educators thrive.
Why Join Aspire
Lead an established service with an existing team and community
Strong support from Operations, Recruitment, Marketing and People & Talent teams
15% above award through the Worker Retention Payment
Paid Birthday Leave
50% childcare fee discount
Wellbeing Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Ongoing leadership development and mentoring
Career progression opportunities within a rapidly growing organisation
Competitive salary package and incentives
About the Role
As Centre Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership and performance of our Berwick Waters service.
You will work closely with your leadership team and educators to maintain high standards of education and care,



strengthen team engagement, support occupancy growth and ensure the service continues to meet all regulatory and compliance requirements.
We are looking for a Centre Manager who is visible, approachable and confident in leading a team while creating a positive environment for educators, children and families.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the day to day operations and overall performance of the centre
Support, mentor and develop a high performing team
Build a positive, collaborative and accountable team culture
Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework and National Regulations
Build strong relationships with children, families and the local community
Drive enrolments, retention and occupancy growth
Lead continuous quality improvement initiatives
Manage staffing, centre performance and operational outcomes
Support educator engagement and professional development
Ensure a safe, inclusive and high quality learning environment
About You
Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care
Previous Centre Manager experience or significant leadership experience within an early childhood service
Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Regulations and compliance requirements
Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring and developing teams
Ability to drive occupancy, engagement and operational performance
Strong communication and relationship building skills
Passion for delivering high quality education and care
Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications
Valid Working With Children Check
Additional benefits
Competitive salary plus 15% Worker Retention Payment
Leadership development, wellbeing benefits and career progression
Lead an established Berwick Waters service and make a meaningful impact
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📌 Centre Manager - Berwick Waters (Melbourne)
🏢 Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten
📍 Melbourne