We're seeking a committed and experienced Centre Manager to join our leadership team at Tall Tree Early Learning. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a nature-inspired early childhood service grounded in the Reggio Emilia philosophy and a deep commitment to child protection, safety, and well-being. As Centre Manager, you will play a central role in leading both the educational direction and operational success of the centre. You'll oversee day-to-day management, mentor a passionate team of educators, and foster a high-performing, inclusive, and nurturing environment.
Your Role
As a Centre Manager, you will be the heart of your service—leading your team, nurturing a strong community connection, and ensuring your centre delivers high-quality, meaningful early learning experiences every day.
In this role, you will:
- Manage daily operations of the service, ensuring excellence across all aspects of centre performance.
- Lead, mentor, and support a team of educators, fostering a professional and passionate workplace culture.
- Maintain compliance with all relevant standards and regulations, including the National Quality Standards (NQS) and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
- Build strong relationships with families and the broader community, creating a welcoming and trusted environment.
- Drive a vision of innovation and continuous improvement, ensuring your centre is a leader in early childhood education.
- Champion child safety and wellbeing, embedding safeguarding practices into the everyday rhythm of the service.
Your Qualifications
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in a leadership role within an early learning or childcare setting.
- An ACECQA-approved Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education.
- A deep understanding of early childhood frameworks, learning through play, and nature-based education.
- Strong leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills.
- A passion for creating safe, inspiring environments where children and educator's flourish.
- Current Working with Children Check, First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certifications (or willingness to obtain).
- Child Protection training or willingness to complete relevant courses.
As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy:
- Competitive salary with Above Award Wages and performance-based incentives.
- 5 weeks of annual leave to support work-life balance.
- Up to 95% off childcare gap fees (conditions apply).
- Generous staff appreciation budgets to reward and celebrate our team.
- Ongoing mentoring from a supportive Centre Manager, Assistant Manager, and Educational Leader.
- Opportunities for career growth and internal advancement.
- Access to bespoke training and leadership development.
- Work in a beautifully designed, Reggio-inspired centre environment that embraces nature-based learning.
- Local, hands-on management support that values your voice.
- Complimentary annual flu shot and discounted gym memberships.
- Refer-a-friend program with bonus incentives.
- Access to 100s of exclusive retail discounts for team members.
How many years of industry experience do you have 0-1 Year 1-2 Years 2-3 Years 3-4 Years 4-5 Years 5+ Years
Qualification Bachelor of Education Diploma in ECE or Equivalent Cert IV in School Age Education and Care Cert III in ECE or Equivalent None
