Centre Manager | Sponsorship Opportunitty!

Full-time | Leadership Role | Well Regarded National Childcare Provider

Are you an empowering People Leader with a passion for building high-performing teams and exceptional learning environments? Our client, one of Australia’s largest and most reputable early childhood education providers is seeking a dynamic Centre Manager to lead their well-established Childcare Centre in the beachy holiday town of Lakes Entrance in East Bairnsdale / Gippsland Lakes.

This is an outstanding opportunity to step into a values-driven organisation known for its strong leadership pathways, extensive professional development, and unwavering commitment to child safety.

Why You’ll Love This Role Our client offers a suite of industry-leading benefits, including:

Generous above-award salary, aligned to experience and qualifications

Relocation Support Packages and opportunity for Sponsorship

Annual professional development allowance (up to $400)

Access to accredited Leadership & Management programs via a dedicated Learning Academy

Robust Area Manager support and business strategy guidance

Exclusive Centre Manager bonus/ownership incentive program

Career path opportunities: Senior Centre Manager, Area Manager, Quality roles

50% discount on childcare gap fees from day one

Corporate health and wellbeing partnerships

Fitness membership discounts (Goodlife / Fitness First)

Supportive Central Support Office and strong organisational structure

About the Role As Centre Manager, you will:

Oversee the daily operations, compliance, financial performance and quality outcomes of the centre

Build long-lasting, authentic relationships with families and the local community

Use your marketing strengths to drive occupancy and service reputation

Lead, mentor and inspire a dedicated team of educators and early childhood teachers

Guide the service to Meet/Exceed the National Quality Standards

Uphold the highest standards of child safety, wellbeing and compliance

About You To succeed in this leadership role, you will have:

A Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care or ACECQA-approved equivalent

Minimum 12 months proven experience leading a centre in the early childhood sector

A current Working With Children Check (or ability to obtain one)

Strong understanding of NQS, compliance frameworks and centre operations

A confident, people-focused leadership style with a passion for team culture

About the Curriculum Educators within this organisation are trained in an evidence-based Lifelong Learning Curriculum which is an advanced, research-informed approach incorporating elements such as Circle of Security, Abecedarian principles and Project-Based Learning. The curriculum is designed to empower children from birth to age five through nurturing, engaging and consistent teaching practices.

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