Centre Manager| Lead, Inspire, Grow with Stride
Core
Lead a childcare centre, drive quality improvements, manage operations, and develop a team of educators to provide high-quality early childhood education.
Role type
Senior Centre Manager (Early Childhood Education)
Builds
A safe, compliant, and high-quality learning environment for children and families
Domain
Early Childhood Education / Childcare
Required skills
Strategic leadership, team recruitment and development, regulatory compliance (NQS/NQF), budget and roster management, family partnership building, operational management
Preferred skills
Experience with Xplor or Line leader software, Quality Improvement Plan management, occupancy growth strategies
Technologies
Xplor, Line leader
Responsibilities
Lead Quality Improvement Plan and drive continuous improvement across all NQS areas; Recruit, develop, and inspire an expert team of educators; Build and maintain strong partnerships with families; Manage budgets, staffing, rostering, and day-to-day operations; Ensure compliance with NQF, NQS, and all regulatory requirements; Maintain health, safety, and well-being standards for children and staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC