Centre Manager - Generous salary and excellent performance incentives

This is a great role for an experienced Assistant Centre Manager to step up into CM role! A leadership position that offers above-award pay, achievable performance incentives, and some work/life balance!

Benefits include:

• Attractive salary well above award, plus a 10% annual retention bonus
• Performance incentives including monthly KPIs and spot bonuses (yes, some are in cash!)
• Flexible rosters take control of your hours to support true work-life balance
• Dedicated support maintenance, recruitment, compliance and finance experts on-hand via head office
• Professional growth pathways to Senior Centre Director, Area Manager, Operations roles and more
• Scholarships available pursue further study in Early Childhood Education on us
• Wellbeing support EAP, discounted health insurance, wellbeing programs and more
• Childcare discounts exclusive staff rates for children enrolled in the service
• Experienced Area Manager providing coaching, not micromanagement
• Plus, many other tangible and ongoing perks

About the role:

You will take the reins of an established, beautifully resourced 60-place service in Melbournes inner southeast, guiding a passionate team to deliver exceptional care and education.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading daily operations with a people-first mindset
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice
• Building relationships with families, community stakeholders and regulatory bodies
• Maintaining compliance and embedding the NQF and EYLF into every facet of the program
• Driving enrolments and occupancy through reputation and results

About you:

You will likely be an experienced Assistant Director, Educational Leader, or Centre Manager who is ready for their next chapter. You are energised by the opportunity to lead a team with heart and purpose.

You bring:

• A Diploma (or higher) qualification in Early Childhood Education
• 2-3+ years in a leadership role within a long day care context
• Confidence with quality frameworks, compliance and QIP development
• A calm, collaborative and motivating leadership style
• Prior experience supporting an Assessment and Rating visit (desirable)

What next?

Click Apply and send through whatever version of your CV you have ready. A member of our team will be in touch to help shape the next stepsno stress if your CV needs a quick tidy-up. Thats what were here for.