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Centre Manager - Lead with Heart. Inspire with PurposeDay One Early Learning Centres • Brisbane, AU
Centre Manager - Lead with Heart. Inspire with Purpose

Centre Manager - Lead with Heart. Inspire with Purpose

Day One Early Learning Centres • Brisbane, AU
23 days ago
Job description

Centre Manager - Lead with Heart. Inspire with Purpose

Join a purpose-built centre where quality, curiosity, and connectionare at the heart of everything we do. As our Centre Director, you’ll enjoy a fully non-contact role, giving you the time and space to focus on leadership, team development, and children’s growth. You’ll also have access to a comprehensive professional development budget, ensuring you have the tools and resources to inspire, mentor, and support your team to achieve their best.

About Us
Day One ELC - Dakabin Campus is a warm, inviting, and thoughtfully designed early learning centre with a holistic approach to education. We provide a nurturing space where children can flourish, educators feel supported and valued, and families enjoy a genuine sense of belonging.

Our passionate team is committed tobuilding strong relationships, growing together, and honouring a child-led approach to learning, ensuring every child’s curiosity, independence, and creativity is celebrated.

You will fall in love with your new centre the minute you walk through the doors.We believe in positive support and purposeful guidance. Hence why you will have your own mentors to help you embed effective leadership. We create space for growth, leading with intention and uplifting others along the way.

What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a dedicated CentreDirectorto lead our passionate team and foster a culture of growth and connection. While experience with Kidsoft and Storypark is valued, it is not essential – we welcome leaders who are eager to learn and nurture our holistic, child-led approach.You will work closely with the Approved Provider, with operational support from Astute Early Years Management, to bring your leadership vision to life.

Who You Are:

A values-aligned leader with a Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Experienced as aDirector

Confident in sector compliance, with strong knowledge of the NQFand EYLF

A warm, reflective communicator who leads with steadiness, empathy, and clarity

A leader who brings both structure and soulto their role

Eager to be mentored and take advantage of professional development opportunities

Lead and inspire a committed, professional team with warmth, vision, and purpose

Embed reflective practice and cultivate a culture of trust and growth

Ensure compliance with the NQF, EYLF

Prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and protection of every child in our care

Foster strong, authentic partnerships with families and the community

Oversee the centre’s daily rhythms with care, calmness, and professionalism

Why Join Us?

A genuinely supportive, professional, and positive environment

An opportunity to lead in alignment with your values

Space for creativity, reflection, and personal growth

Above-award wages in a family-run, heart-led culture

Your application will include the following questions:

  • Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
  • How many years' experience do you have as a centre manager?
  • Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the early years learning framework?
  • Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework?
  • Have you completed a Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood?
  • Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
  • Do you have professional child care experience?
  • Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?

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