Ocean Shores Early Learning Centre is a 52 place long day care service in the beautiful coastal town of Ocean Shores. The centre is seeking a motivated, passionate, and experienced Centre Manager to guide our team in caring for the future of our community, while fostering an environment where both team members and children can thrive, and connecting with the families and wider community.

As Centre Manager and Nominated Supervisor, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the service, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and regulations. Your primary focus will be leading, mentoring, and developing your team, while promoting best practices, driving continuous improvement, and engaging with the local community.

In return, you will become part of an organisation that values your expertise and empowers you to excel in your role.

We are genuinely committed to investing in our people. We will offer you the tools, training and support needed in your new role.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure a high level of health & safety standards are maintained at all times

Managing the performance and success of your centre

Management of daily operations, budgets, wages, rostering, occupancy

Lead, coach, develop and support the professional development of your team

Developing strong relationships with families and the community

Maintain compliance with all relevant regulations

Advocating for the rights of every child within your centre

Implementation and evaluation of quality programs that support the development of all children.

Key Requirements

Previous Centre Manager or Centre Director experience

Strong leadership and coaching capabilities

Demonstrated commitment to providing a safe, caring and supportive environment for all children and their families

Demonstrated ability to adhere to the ECA code of Ethics and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours while engaging with children

ACECQA-approved Diploma in Children’s Services or bachelor’s degree (Early Education)

Current Valid Working with Children Check

Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificate

Joining our community provides you access to the below benefits:

Competitive Centre Manager Incentive and Bonus Scheme

Access to visible leaders and founders of the service

Opportunities to participate in targeted professional learning

Emerging leadership opportunities for growth and career development

High-quality resources and environments

Core values that we live and breathe