Centre Manager - MindChamps Attadale (WA)

Founded in 1998 in the heart of Sydney, Australia, MindChamps International Preschool & Early Learning ("MindChamps") is a pathbreaking Preschool and early childhood education provider with 86 centres operating globally in Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Myanmar and Maldives. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Centre Manager for a Permanent Full-Time opportunity at our Attadale centre. This 82-place service has fantastic modern facilities offering state-of-the-art infrastructure to support our educators and children.

About the Position

As the Centre Manager, you will manage and support an established team of educators and build strong positive relationships with families. You will genuinely love children and enjoy the opportunity to model best practices to educators in the centre.

Core Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the centre.
• Lead, motivate and support the team.
• Maintain a high-quality and performing centre.
• Drive continuous growth in occupancy while maintaining a strong reputation within the community.
• Ensure the centre is compliant with, and exceeds, all regulatory requirements under the National Regulations and National Quality Standards, with a strong focus on delivering excellent education and care.

What we are looking for:

• Completed Diploma (minimum requirement) or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA equivalent).
• Excellent understanding of the National Quality Framework, including the National Quality Standards.
• Knowledge of CCS (Child Care Subsidy) and CCMS (Child Care Management System) administration.
• Strong understanding of the National Assessment and Rating process.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Centre Manager.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the Early Childhood sector.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislative documents applicable to the sector.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams, including conflict resolution and performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to build a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement.
• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC).
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates.
• Completed Child Safety and Child Protection training.
• Willing to obtain a National Police Check.

Why work for MindChamps?

• Competitive salary with a total rewards package that includes 75% off childcare gap fees (conditions apply).
• Comprehensive support from a dedicated management support team.
• Company-funded professional development and teacher training.
• Global career opportunities across centres in six Asia-Pacific countries.
• Internal career development opportunities, including cross-function and cross-centre deployment.
• Quarterly recognition and rewards program.
• Opportunity to upskill through the MindChamps Academy (Certificate III and Diploma in Early Childhood Education).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

At MindChamps Australia, the safety, wellbeing and dignity of children and young people is our highest priority. We are committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe environment in accordance with the Western Australia Child Safe Standards and relevant legislation. We require all employees, contractors and volunteers to share this commitment, prioritise children's safety and wellbeing, and participate in child safety and child protection training. As part of our recruitment process, we conduct robust screening, including verification of identity, work rights, qualifications, reference checks, Police Checks and Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance. We embed child-safe values and expectations throughout our culture, policies and practices. Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate behaviours that uphold our child-safe values and contribute positively to keeping all children and young people safe from harm.