Childcare Jobs - Service/Centre manager, Full Time - Carrum Downs VIC, Australia

As a Centre Director at Goodstart, you’ll be at the heart of our leadership team, playing a pivotal role in supporting and developing the Teachers and Educators in your centre. You'll build strong, meaningful relationships with children, families, and communities, fully embracing the profound impact of your role in their lives.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver our bespoke learning program developed in collaboration with global leaders in pedagogical practice
• Build and encourage a talented team of early learning professionals, sharing your knowledge and contributing to a culture of reflective practice and ongoing improvement
• Work with your team to plan for the future of your centre, building the attendance pipeline and maintaining a revenue-generating business 

About Goodstart Carrum Downs Hall Road:

• 120 place purpose-built centre, with onsite parking
• Longstanding team
• Healthy occupancy and waitlist
• Support from full team including Admin, Assistant Director, Educational Leader, and Centre Coach 

What Goodstart can offer you:

• At least 12% above the award rate
• Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Tax benefits through salary packaging
• Paid professional development
• Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
• Free annual flu shot (optional)
• Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance  
• First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
• Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology
• Uniform allowance and employee referral program

You’ll need:

• A Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or working towards)
• Centre Director experience (at least 2 years)
• Experience with leading and managing change within early years education
• Experience in delivering integrated early childhood services in areas of disadvantage (desirable)
• Proven commercial acumen with financial and operational performance management
• Experience developing or supporting a Quality Improvement Plan