We're Hiring!

Journey Early Learning is seeking a motivated, passionate, and experienced Centre Manager to guide our Whittlesea team in shaping the future of early education, while fostering an environment where both team members and children can thrive.

Centre Overview:

Journey Early Learning Whittlesea is a warm and homely centre catering for up to 70 children per day that inspires adventure and joy in all children. Exceeding the National Quality Standards, Whittlesea prides itself on its embedded Exceeding practices and this is seen in every interaction, activity, and connection.

With a recently renovated outdoor play-space, our environment will bring out the explorer in you. We have native gardens, rock beds, wooden bridges and an incredible edible garden that is maintained by our little adventurers and educators.

About the role:

As Centre Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the service, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and regulations. Your primary focus will be leading, mentoring, and developing your team, while promoting best practices, driving continuous improvement, and engaging with the local community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure a high level of health & safety standards are maintained at all times
• Managing the performance and success of your centre
• Management of daily operations, budgets, wages, rostering, occupancy
• Lead, coach, develop and support the professional development of your team
• Developing strong relationships with families and the community
• Maintain compliance with all relevant regulations
• Advocating for the rights of every child within your centre
• Implementation and evaluation of quality programs that support the development of all children.

About you:

You are an experienced leader within the Early Childhood Education sector, with a passion for shaping young lives and empowering future leaders, you'll thrive in a supportive environment that values your expertise and ideas.

Key skills and requirements:

• Previous experience working in a leadership role
• Demonstrated commitment to providing a safe, caring and supportive environment for all children and their families
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to the ECA code of Ethics and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
• Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours while engaging with children
• ACECQA-approved Diploma in Children’s Services or bachelor’s degree (Early Education)
• Current Valid Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificate

What we offer

Our people are at the heart of our success and in shaping our children’s future. We recognise and celebrate that each member of our community brings the best version of themselves to work every day

Joining our community provides you access to the below benefits:

• 80% off Childcare Discounts
• Competitive Centre Manager Incentive and Bonus Scheme
• Anniversary Gifts to recognise you
• Paid Birthday Leave
• Access to visible leaders and founders
• Mental Health First Aid
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities to participate in targeted professional learning
• Emerging leadership opportunities for growth and career development
• Immediate access to our learning portal, Journey Academy
• High-quality resources and environments
• Core values that we live and breathe

So, if this opportunity resonates with you and you believe you can contribute to the team’s success in this role – apply now!

Join us at Journey Early Learning…where it all begins.

www.journey.edu.au

Journey Early Learning promotes the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability, from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are committed to all children's safety, participation, and empowerment.