Centre Manager

Position Overview

We are looking for a dedicated Centre Manager to lead our early childhood education service at Community Kids Kewarra Beach. This full-time, permanent role involves leading a passionate team of educators, ensuring compliance, and fostering a positive culture while prioritizing safety and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor educators and leadership teams.
• Ensure operational excellence, compliance, and quality practices.
• Establish strong relationships with children, families, and the local community.
• Promote an inclusive, supportive, and positive team environment.
• Maintain a strong safety-first culture throughout the service.

Benefits and Support

• Comprehensive New Manager induction and First Steps training.
• Continuous assistance from a dedicated Support Office team.
• Strong leadership structure within the centre.
• Mentoring and professional growth opportunities.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and Injury Assist services.
• Engage app discounts for personal use.
• Focus on work-life balance and staff wellbeing.
• Opportunity to lead in a collaborative and value-driven workplace.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Proven leadership experience in early childhood education and care.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Capability to guide teams through development and change.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Passion for fostering positive change in early childhood education.
• Competence in mentoring and developing educators and up-and-coming leaders.
• Thorough knowledge of legislation, regulations, and National Quality Standards.
• Proactive, solution-oriented leadership style.
• Dedication to maintaining safe, inclusive environments for children and staff.
• A genuine commitment to delivering excellent outcomes for children, families, and educators.

Additional Information

This role operates on a full-time basis with 38 hours per week, located onsite at Clifton Beach, Queensland. The recruitment process includes police checks and verification of qualifications and work rights. The company prioritizes child protection and enforces a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of child abuse or harm.

Our core values include Safety First & Always, Thriving Together, Owning the Outcome, Being the Difference, and Building Bright Futures. Applications are encouraged promptly as the closing date may be earlier than advertised.