The Centre Manager leads the day-to-day running of our 65-place long day care centre in Werribee. The role is responsible for compliance with the National Quality Framework, a high-quality educational program, a secure and skilled team, and growing occupancy through strong family relationships.

The Centre Manager will lead the team and families through the change of ownership and the rebrand, and play a central part in rebuilding enrolments.

Key responsibilities

Regulatory compliance and quality

- Ensure the service meets the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, the National Quality Standard and the Victorian Child Safe Standards at all times.
- Lead the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) and prepare the service for assessment and rating.
- Maintain all required records, policies and procedures, and review policies on schedule with staff and families.
- Manage notifications to the Regulatory Authority, including serious incidents and complaints, within required timeframes.
- Ensure educator-to-child ratios, qualification requirements and a Responsible Person are in place at all times.
- Oversee health, safety, hygiene, food safety, sleep and rest, and emergency procedures, including regular evacuation drills.

Leadership and team management

- Recruit, induct, roster and supervise all staff, with rosters that meet ratios while controlling wage costs.
- Run regular team meetings, appraisals and individual development plans.
- Ensure every staff member holds a current Working with Children Check, first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma training, and child protection training.
- Manage performance, leave and staff wellbeing, and keep staff turnover low.




- Lead staff through the change of ownership and the rebrand.

Educational program

- Work with the Educational Leader to deliver a play-based program aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework.
- Support the integration of Montessori principles into the program as the centre transitions to the new brand.
- Ensure children's learning is documented, assessed and shared with families.
- Oversee delivery of the funded kindergarten program and its compliance with Department of Education requirements.

Families and community

- Build warm, skilled relationships with families, and respond to feedback and complaints promptly.
- Keep families informed through newsletters, the childcare management app and parent meetings.
- Build links with local schools, maternal and child health services, and community organisations.

Enrolments and occupancy

- Manage enquiries, centre tours, waitlists, enrolments and orientation.
- Lead local marketing and community activities to grow occupancy.
- Track occupancy by room and day each week and report on trends.

Operations and finance

- Manage the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) system, including enrolment notices, attendance records and session reports.
- Oversee fee billing, debt collection and the centre's operating budget.
- Manage suppliers, maintenance, consumables and centre resources.
- Report monthly to the Approved Provider on occupancy, staffing, finances, compliance and incidents.

Pay: $67,600.00 – $140,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Maternity leave
- Travel reimbursement

Work Location: In person

📌 Childcare Centre Manager (Werribee)
🏢 Montessori Masters
📍 Werribee