Childcare Centre Manager
Visa sponsorship
Education · Bendigo, VIC, Australia · Full-Time · $85,000 - $105,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored
A 76 place early learning centre in Bendigo needs a committed, experienced Centre Manager to guide the team and lift quality in every part of the service. Visa sponsorship is available.
You would run daily operations, nurture a collaborative culture, coach your educators, keep the centre aligned with the National Quality Framework and connect with families and the local community.
Your CV should show leadership in early childhood education, along with your qualification and your clearances. You can prepare an early childhood CV with Build AI CV so it is easy for a hiring panel to scan.
Key Responsibilities
- Guide, mentor and support educators so they deliver high-quality programs
- Keep the centre compliant with the NQF, National Law & Regulations and service policies
- Lead continuous improvement against the National Quality Standard (NQS)
- Build trusting relationships with families and the wider community
- Manage occupancy, enrolments and the service's long-term sustainability
- Provide a safe, inclusive, child-focused learning environment
- Put the Child Safe Standards into practice and promote a culture where child safety comes first
Requirements & Eligibility
- Proven leadership in early childhood education
- Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework
- Shown ability to lead teams with warmth, clarity and professionalism
- Excellent communication and relationship-building, with real passion for quality care and education
- Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
- Up-to-date Working With Children Check, First Aid certification and other relevant clearances
- Up-to-date training in Child Safety and Child Protection
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