Centre Manager

Lead a high-performing team. Shape an inspiring learning culture. Make everyday matter.

Curiosity Tree Early Education is seeking an experienced Centre Manager to lead our early learning community with warmth, professionalism, and purpose. If you’re a natural leader who thrives on building strong teams, delivering exceptional outcomes for children, and creating genuine partnerships with families—this could be your next chapter.

About Curiosity Tree Early Education At Curiosity Tree, we believe childhood should be filled with wonder, connection, and exploration. Our centres are built on strong relationships, high-quality practice, and a culture where educators feel supported to do their best work—every day.

The Role: Centre Manager As Centre Manager, you’ll be responsible for the overall leadership and performance of the centre. You’ll guide and mentor your team, ensure excellence in learning and compliance, and create an environment where children, families, and educators feel a true sense of belonging.

Key Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day centre operations, ensuring quality, compliance, and best practice

Build a positive team culture through coaching, mentoring, and professional development

Drive excellent educational outcomes aligned to the EYLF and National Quality Framework

Maintain strong relationships with families and the local community

Manage enrolments, rostering, staffing, and budgets to meet occupancy and performance goals

Prepare for and lead assessment and rating processes with confidence

Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of children and staff is always prioritized

About You You’re a capable and values-driven leader who brings calm, clarity, and consistency. You communicate well, solve problems proactively, and know how to lift a team through supportive leadership.

You’ll Bring

Diploma or ECT qualification (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)

Previous experience in a Centre Manager / Nominated Supervisor role (or strong 2IC ready to step up)

Solid understanding of the NQF, National Regulations, and Quality Improvement Planning

Strong people leadership skills (performance, culture, engagement, retention)

Confidence managing occupancy, staffing, and operational targets

Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

First Aid/CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis (or willingness to update)

What We Offer

A supportive leadership team and genuine head office partnership

Above-award salary + performance incentives (where applicable)

Ongoing professional development and leadership coaching

A positive culture that values wellbeing, respect, and collaboration

The opportunity to make a real impact in a growing organisation

How to Apply Click Apply and submit your resume and a short cover letter telling us why you’d love to lead at Curiosity Tree Early Education.

Curiosity Tree Early Education is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to child safety and wellbeing. All successful applicants will be required to undergo relevant employment checks.

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