NEW CENTRE - Centre Manager/Nominated Supervisor - Wings Early Learning at Ripley, Queensland

A great place to spread your wings and let your career take flight!

Wings Early Learning Ripley is a brand new, purpose-built 120 place early learning centre committed to providing high-quality early education and care. The centre is in its final stages of construction and is due to open in early January 2026.

We are currently seeking a Centre Manager/Nominated Supervisor to lead our brand-new centre. The opportunity exists for you to play a pivotal role in the set up and establishment from the very beginning.

Responsibilities

As the Centre Manager/Nominated Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the centre, leading our team of Educators and ensuring that our centre meets all legislative and quality standards while ensuring a supportive work environment.

Our staff facilities include:

• A fully equipped dedicated staff retreat with a kitchen, comfortable seating and individual lockable lockers for personal belongings

• A shower room with towel and laundry service, hair and beauty products and hair blow-dryers and straightener, for staff to freshen up after physical activities or during hot weather

• Coffee machine for your enjoyment

• Plenty of onsite parking

With the focus of our staff being one of our central priorities, we also provide benefits such as:

• Christmas week closure of all our centres! We know everyone needs a break!!!

• Above award wages + additional 10% (and 5%) Government funded Retention Grant

• Anniversary Gifts and bonuses starting at 5 years of service

• 95% staff discount on childcare fees

• Paid First Aid qualifications

• Financial assistance to obtain your Diploma (if you already hold a certificate 3)

• Paid Child Protection Training, Fire Safety and Safe Sleep training annually

• Snacks and treats in the staff room on a regular basis! Including chocolates, donuts, sushi, rice paper rolls, bakery treats, pizza and more!

• Monthly Birthday celebrations

Professional Development & Values

At Wings Early Learning we believe in investing in our team members and providing opportunities for professional development and growth. As Wings continues to build and operate new Centres across Brisbane, we offer a range of opportunities for you to advance your career, through internal promotion. This is a great place to watch your career take off!

We are committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment for our team, and value open and ongoing communication amongst team members and families.

At Wings Early Learning, we value diversity and inclusivity and believe in creating an environment that is welcoming and respectful of all cultures, beliefs and backgrounds.

Sustainability & Nature Play

We are committed to creating a sustainable environment for our children's future. Our centre will have solar electricity, water tank to harvest rainwater for gardening, and an electric vehicle charging station. In addition, we believe in the importance of nature play for children's development and wish to include Bush Kindy into our curriculum. Experience in this field will be of benefit, so please let us know if this is you!

Role Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will need:

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a leadership or management role within an early childhood education and care setting – ideally a larger service such as this one

A minimum of a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

A current Blue Card and ACECQA approved First Aid qualifications

Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and value customer service

A passion for providing high-quality care and education to children and mentoring educators

Have a long-term career view with the opportunity to grow with the business.

We offer a competitive salary package tailored to the successful applicant which may include generous staff discounts and performance incentives. This is a full-time non-contact role which will be complimented with an Educational Leader and Administrator.

We invite you to consider the opportunity to lead our new, state-of-the-art Centre with a supportive and dynamic team. We look forward to hearing from you.

If you believe you have the skills, experience and passion to lead our new centre and make a positive impact on the lives of young children and their families, we would love to hear from you. Please submit a cover letter as well as a detailed resume including current referees.

We look forward to hearing from you!