At Inspire Early Years Management, we're a sector-leading movement driven by passionate early childhood professionals who believe in the power of education to shape lives. We partner with early learning services to provide operational, people and culture, and quality support that helps centres thrive.
Joining Inspire means becoming part of a collaborative, heart-led culture that values authenticity, innovation and meaningful relationships. We don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Our approach is personalised, practical and grounded in the realities of early childhood education and care.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Centre Manager who is looking for a new challenge while remaining connected to the sector they love. You'll have the opportunity to use your operational expertise to support multiple services, build strong relationships with centre leaders and contribute to meaningful outcomes for children, families and educators.
As our Centre Operations Support, you will:
Support services with operational processes, compliance requirements and centre administration
Assist with government funding programs, including CCS and Kindergarten Funding requirements
Coordinate and support licence applications, notifications and regulatory reporting
Review centre budgets and assist leaders with operational planning
Support resource procurement and resourcing initiatives to ensure centres are equipped for success
Conduct roster reviews and provide operational recommendations to leaders
Act as a key liaison between centres and the Inspire support team
Provide practical guidance and troubleshooting support to centre leadership teams
Assist with recruitment activities and workforce planning initiatives




Support people and culture processes, including performance management documentation and employee relations matters where required
Who You Are
An experienced Centre Manager with a strong understanding of early childhood operations
Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities across multiple services
Confident navigating compliance, funding and regulatory requirements
Commercially minded with experience in budgeting, occupancy and operational performance
A strong relationship builder who can communicate effectively with leaders, educators and stakeholders
Solutions-focused, adaptable and comfortable supporting a variety of operational challenges
Passionate about helping services, leaders and teams succeed
Why Join Us?
Transition from centre-based leadership into a broader operational support role
Continue making a meaningful impact across multiple early learning services
Join a values-led organisation that genuinely cares about its people
Work alongside experienced early childhood, operations and people & culture professionals
Enjoy a Brisbane-based role with occasional travel to services when required
Access ongoing career development and career growth opportunities
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
What's your expected annual base salary?
How many years' experience do you have as an operations coordinator?
How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care?
Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
What can I earn as an Operations Coordinator
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📌 Centre Operations Coordinator (Queensland)
🏢 Inspire Early Years Management
📍 Queensland