We are currently seeking an experienced and inspiring Centre Manager to lead the team at our Early Education service in Abbotsford, NSW!

• Do you thrive on thinking outside the box and turning creative ideas into practical, effective solutions?
• Are you seeking a leadership role that allows you to be hands-on in all aspects of service operations and continuous improvement?
• Are you a natural leader with a flair for building and nurturing connections with children, staff, families, and the broader community?

If you're ready to step beyond your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same, join us on a journey that we guarantee will be both rewarding and fulfilling!

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Centre Manager to strengthen and uplift our Early Childhood service in Abbotsford. This role suits a confident and resilient individual with extensive proven capability across all areas of service delivery; ready to drive practice and quality to new heights. You’ll approach the role with a keen commercial lens, balancing family and business needs while focusing on occupancy growth and team culture within a close-knit community. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for a steady, solutions-focused leader to foster relationships, build team morale, and enhance the service’s overall performance.

Salary: $84,000 to $130,000 per annum plus Superannuation, depending on qualifications and experience.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Meet the Following Selection Criteria:

• Confident leading innovative programming and implementing contemporary, evidence-informed pedagogy
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, paired with professional resilience
• Exposure to and/or experience with RIE approach with the motivation to actively embed and model this in practice
• Committed to building positive, inclusive relationships with colleagues, families and children, as well as the wider community
• Enthusiastic, dedicated, and reliable professional; relentless in the pursuit of excellence for children and eager to grow with the service.

Essential Criteria:

• Valid NSW Working With Children Check
• Strong understanding of contemporary child safe practices
• Recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree, or working towards, otherwise must hold an ACECQA approved Diploma qualification
• Available as soon as possible for full-time work, 5 days a week, and all hours the service is operational, with the ability to be flexible as required
• Significant experience as a Centre Manager or a combination of solid Centre Manager and senior leadership experience within an Early Childhood setting
• Current relevant First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma Certificates, as well as Food Safety and Child Protection training, with a recognised course code for Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk.

About Rise Early Learning

Rise Early Learning is a privately-owned and operated Early Childhood Education and Care provider catering for children from birth to six years. We have used our combined personal and professional experience in the sector to design services which offer spaces for children, families and Educators to develop trusting relationships, and foster a sense of community. Rise Early Learning are also deeply and dutifully committed to promoting the safety, well being and inclusion of all children entrusted to our care.

Rise Early Learning Abbotsford is a small 48 place service situated within “Chatham House” - a heritage-listed federation house surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens, and the ideal location to encourage children’s curiosity, imagination, and exploration.

Why join our Rise family?

At Rise, we honour childhood by providing an education and care program that supports the learning of each child. What you can expect:

• Stunning indoor and outdoor environments with natural resources embedding beautiful practice, education and care for each child’s unique learning journey
• Extensive Professional Development combined with in-house training, coaching, and mentoring within work hours, team building exercises and social gatherings
• Strong focus on driving a positive and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice
• Free Employee Wellbeing and Assistance Program to enhance your well-being
• Exclusive childcare fee discount at Rise Early Learning to facilitate your return to work and know your family is close by
• Working arrangements that support a positive work/life balance on offer
• Access to the Rise Early Learning family which spans across several Early Childhood centres throughout QLD and NSW (and growing!)
• Opportunities to connect with other Rise centres and teams to share new ideas, foster relationships, and progress in your career
• Owners and major stakeholders that care, are approachable, and involved in every aspect of the business.

How to Apply

Submit your resume along with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above, alternatively, feel free to give our friendly Recruitment team a call on (02) 7229 5975 via Ext. 1004. Tell us about yourself and your career - we want to know what makes you the optimal leader and fit for our Abbotsford service. We look forward to hearing from you!

Please note there are currently multiple opportunities to suit your individual needs, and we are open to considering qualified and suitable candidates for all available positions. Please also note we are unable to support with Visa sponsorship at this time. We appreciate your understanding, and respect.