Childcare Centre Manager

About the Centre Journey Early Learning Riverhills is a 52-place service tucked beneath tall native trees on a quiet, leafy street. It’s a place where childhood feels like childhood—slow moments around the fire, barefoot exploration on the hills, sensory-rich natural spaces and a strong focus on wellbeing.

Our educators are warm, nurturing and deeply connected to their community. As Centre Manager, you’ll join a supportive Leadership Team who value your expertise, encourage your growth and believe in leading with care.

⭐ About the Role We’re seeking an experienced, people-focused Centre Manager who is passionate about quality practice, strong relationships and building a team culture where everyone feels supported and valued.

You’ll be responsible for daily operations while leading with Journey’s quality-first approach and receiving strong ongoing support from our Pedagogy & Safeguarding Teams, Area Manager and Journey Academy.

Key Responsibilities

Champion high standards of safety, compliance and safeguarding

Lead, mentor and grow a passionate educator team

Oversee rostering, occupancy, budgets and daily operations

Build trusted relationships with families and community partners

Advocate for children’s rights and wellbeing

Support the development and evaluation of high-quality programs

About You You are :

a warm, nurturing and experienced leader in ECEC

confident in guiding teams through quality and continuous improvement

passionate about creating safe, supportive, inspiring environments

committed to ethical practice and children’s rights

ready for a role where you feel valued, trusted and able to make an impact

What We Offer At Journey, we invest more into educator support, learning and quality—because it matters.

Support & Wellbeing

Above award rates + 10% Educator Wage Retention Payment

Paid Birthday Leave & Anniversary Gifts

Mental Health First Aid + Employee Assistance Program

A supportive, visible leadership team

Growth & Development

Journey Academy learning portal

Specialist programs including 4C, SELF, GPB, SleepSmart

Coaching from Pedagogy & Safeguarding Teams

Emerging leadership pathways

Trust & Belief

100% out-of-ratio Centre Manager model

Autonomy to lead with confidence

An organisation that listens and values your voice

Passion & Possibilities

Inspiring natural environments

Opportunities to innovate and create meaningful community partnerships

A team culture based on belonging, respect and shared purpose

Terms & Conditions apply.

⭐ Are You the Centre Manager We’re Looking For? As you read this, ask yourself :

Do I lead with warmth, confidence and care?

Do I want to work somewhere that invests deeply in quality, pedagogy and my growth?

Am I looking for a centre with beautiful natural environments and a real wellbeing focus?

Do I value autonomy and being trusted to make an impact?

Am I ready for a role where I’m supported, not stretched?

If you found yourself nodding… Riverhills could be your place.

⭐ Ready to take the next step? • If this role aligns with your values, your leadership style and your future, we would love to meet you.

• Click Apply Now and take the next step toward a centre where you can lead with purpose, grow with confidence and truly love where you work.

Join us at Journey Early Learning… where it all begins.

www.journey.edu.au

Safeguarding Commitment The safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority. We proudly follow Journey’s See, Act, Tell safeguarding framework and advocate for every child’s rights and voice.

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