We're Hiring!

⭐ Centre Manager | Brisbane Airport 

Join Journey Early Learning & Lead Something Truly Special! 🌈

We are seeking a motivated, passionate, and experienced Centre Manager to guide our Centre team in shaping the future of early education, while fostering an environment where both team members and children can thrive. This is your chance to lead a warm, connected team and create an early learning environment where children feel safe, supported and inspired every day.

🌿 About the Centre

Journey Early Learning Brisbane Airport is located in the Brisbane airport precinct, Skygate. We enjoy the sounds of planes taking off and landing, welcoming travelers to our city and waving goodbye when they take their leave.

We are a vibrant center, where we put children at the heart of everything we do. Our supportive, close-knit team is dedicated to creating a positive and fun environment, backed by a responsive leadership team that values each staff member's voice. We take pride in our strong community presence and have built lasting relationships with local partners, enhancing our ability to support every child’s growth. Our team of educators are like-minded, passionate individuals who are committed to nurturing the next generation.  Journey Brisbane Airport, where both children and team members thrive!

🌟 About the Role

As our Centre Manager, you’ll be the heartbeat of the service - leading with purpose, inspiring your team, and creating a warm, connected environment for families.

You'll oversee daily operations, champion best practice and drive continuous improvement while building a centre culture you're proud of.

In return, you’ll join an organisation that backs you, celebrates you, and gives you everything you need to thrive. 🚀

💼 What You’ll Lead

• Keeping children at the centre of everything we do
• Maintaining exceptional health & safety standards
• Overseeing daily operations, budgets, wages, rostering & occupancy
• Coaching, mentoring & developing an engaged team
• Building strong, trusting relationships with families & the community
• Ensuring regulatory compliance & advocating for every child’s rights
• Implementing and evaluating high‑quality programs

👋 About You

You’re an inspiring ECEC leader who thrives on connection, growth and meaningful impact. You’re passionate about children, invested in your team, and excited to bring a brand‑new centre to life.

You’ll Bring:

• Leadership experience within the ECEC sector
• A commitment to safe, nurturing and inclusive environments
• Understanding of the ECA Code of Ethics & UNCRC
• ACECQA‑approved Diploma or Bachelor (Early Education)
• WWCC + First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificates

🎁 Why Journey? Let’s Talk Benefits!  

At Journey, YOU matter. We celebrate individuality, support growth and empower you to love where you work.

🌈 Some of the things you’ll Enjoy: there’s more!

• Competitive Centre Manager incentive & bonus scheme
• Above award + 15% Educator Wage Retention Grant
• 80% childcare discount for your little ones*
• Paid Birthday Leave
• Paid professional development training
• Anniversary gifts to celebrate YOU
• Access to visible leaders & founders
• Mental Health First Aid + EAP support
• Tailored professional learning & leadership pathways
• Immediate access to Journey Academy 📚
• Beautiful, high‑quality environments & resources
• A culture shaped by our core pillars:
  Trust & Belief | Support & Wellbeing | Growth & Development | Passion & Possibilities

*Terms & conditions apply.

💫 Who Are We?

At Journey Early Learning, we create environments full of curiosity, connection and belonging. Our commitment to safeguarding ensures every child is safe, secure and heard every day.

🌟 Ready to Lead Something Extraordinary?

If building a new service, shaping an incredible team and creating a lasting community legacy excites you — we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now and join Journey Early Learning… where it all begins.
🌐 www.journey.edu.au