Childcare Centre Manager
Visa sponsorship
Education · Bendigo, VIC, Australia · Full-Time · $85,000 - $105,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Warmth, clarity and professionalism in leading a team: that is what an early learning provider in Bendigo wants from its next Centre Manager at its 76 place centre. The role drives excellence across every part of the service, and visa sponsorship is available.
Day to day you would oversee operations, keep the centre compliant with the National Quality Framework, mentor educators, and build strong relationships with families and the local community.
A short note explaining why this kind of work suits you can sit well alongside your qualifications.
Zimbabwean early childhood leaders, for instance from Harare or Bulawayo, should show centres or schools led, qualifications and safeguarding training on the CV. Build AI CV can polish a manager's CV in plain language.
Key Responsibilities
- Mentor and support educators
- Keep the centre compliant with NQF, National Law & Regulations and service policies
- Keep improving against the National Quality Standard (NQS)
- Build strong relationships with families and the community
- Manage occupancy, enrolments and sustainability
- Provide a safe, inclusive, child-focused environment
- Implement the Child Safe Standards
- Answer for overall centre performance, team outcomes and compliance
- Champion child safety
- Support educators in daily practice
Requirements & Eligibility
- Has led within early childhood education
- Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework
- Leads teams warmly, clearly and professionally
- Communicates and builds relationships
- Passion for quality care and education
- Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
- Current Working With Children Check, First Aid, and relevant clearances
- Current Child Safety and Child Protection Training
- Approachable
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