Centre Manager - Early Childhood | Melbournes Inner West

Lead. Support. Inspire. Make an impact.

Tradewind Australia is currently recruiting for an experienced Centre Manager to lead a large, Exceeding, established early learning service in Melbourne's Inner West.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced early childhood leader who can hit the ground running, provide stability through a period of change, and lead a team with confidence, warmth and purpose.

The Opportunity

- Role: Centre Manager
- Location: Yarraville, VIC
- Employment type: Permanent, full-time
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Salary: $118,000-$135,000 + superannuation dependant on experience
- Additional benefits: Not-for-profit salary packaging
- Start: ASAP

The service is well established and offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader to make a genuine impact across team leadership, service operations, quality and compliance, and relationships with children and families.

About the Role

As Centre Manager, you will provide strong and visible leadership across a large, multi-room early learning service.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Leading and supporting a large early childhood team
- Providing stability, direction and encouragement during a period of change
- Building strong, qualified relationships with children, families and the wider community
- Driving high-quality educational practice and positive outcomes for children
- Maintaining strong compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and relevant legislation
- Overseeing the effective day-to-day operation of the service
- Managing workforce planning, rostering and staffing requirements
- Supporting staff performance, development and engagement
- Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
- Promoting a positive culture where children, families and educators feel valued and supported

About You





You will be an experienced and confident early childhood leader who is ready to take ownership of a large service and make an immediate impact.

You will bring:

- Demonstrated experience in a Centre Manager, Centre Director or equivalent leadership role
- A Bachelor in Early Childhood or equivalent as recognised by ACECQA
- Strong people leadership and team management capability
- The ability to build trust and rapport quickly
- Confidence managing operational and compliance requirements
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- A genuine commitment to high-quality outcomes for children
- The ability to remain calm, organised and solutions-focused in a changing environment
- Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Framework

ow to Apply

To apply, follow the link provided or apply via our website.

Alternatively, email your resume to **********@twrecruitment.com.au

For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact the Early Years Team on (03) 9110 0***.

Why Work With Tradewind?

Tradewind Australia is a specialist education recruitment agency and the preferred supplier of educators for many schools and early learning services across Victoria.

We are committed to connecting exceptional educators with rewarding career opportunities and providing ongoing support throughout every stage of your career journey.

Commitment to Child Safety and Equal Opportunity

Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Our Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct ensure a safe environment for all children, including those with disability, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

All applicants will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including Working with Children Checks and identity verification.

TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and those with lived experience.

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