Childcare Centre Manager
Visa sponsorship
Education · Bendigo, VIC, Australia · Full-Time · $85,000 - $105,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Ready to run your own centre? An early learning provider in Bendigo is looking for an experienced Centre Manager to lead its 76 place service and push for excellence in every part of it. Visa sponsorship is available for this role.
You would look after daily operations, build a warm and collaborative culture, mentor educators and keep the service compliant with the National Quality Framework. Strong links with families and the local community are a big part of the job too, as are occupancy and enrolments.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor and support educators to deliver high-quality programmes
- Keep the service compliant with the NQF, the National Law and Regulations and its own policies
- Drive continuous improvement and hold high standards against the National Quality Standard (NQS)
- Build trusting relationships with families and the wider community
- Manage occupancy, enrolments, team outcomes and the long-term sustainability of the centre
- Create a safe, inclusive, child-focused environment, applying the Child Safe Standards and a culture that puts child safety first
Requirements & Eligibility
- Proven leadership experience in early childhood education
- A strong understanding of the National Quality Framework
- Able to lead a team with warmth, clarity and professionalism, backed by excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A passion for high-quality care and education
- Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or an ACECQA approved equivalent)
- Current Working With Children Check, First Aid and relevant clearances
- Current Child Safety and Child Protection Training
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