We're Hiring!

Centre Manager –Werribee

Ready for a fresh start? Join Journey Early Learning and lead our Werribee centre! 🌈

🌻 About our Werribee centre

A stunning new service designed to celebrate children, families and educators:

• Licensed for 88 children across 5 beautiful rooms
• 6:30am–6:30pm operating hours
• Thoughtfully created learning spaces & high‑quality resources
• A strong community feeling with meaningful local connections & excursions

🌟 The Opportunity

As our Centre Manager, you’ll be the heart of the service — leading with purpose, inspiring your team and building a thriving, values‑led culture.

You’ll take the lead on daily operations, mentor your educators, champion quality practice and create a centre you’re proud to call your own.

And in return? You’ll join an organisation that backs you, believes in you and invests in your growth. 🚀

💼 What You’ll Lead

• Ensuring children are always at the centre
• Championing exceptional health, safety & quality practices
• Overseeing operations, budgets, rosters and occupancy
• Coaching & developing an engaged, empowered team
• Building trusted relationships with families & community partners
• Ensuring full regulatory compliance
• Driving continuous improvement and high‑quality programs
  
  

👋 About You

You’re an inspiring, steady and people‑focused leader who brings out the best in your team.
You love building connection, supporting growth and creating spaces where everyone feels they belong.

You’ll bring:

• Leadership experience within ECEC
• A strong commitment to safe, inclusive environments
• Knowledge of the ECA Code of Ethics & UNCRC
• ACECQA‑approved Diploma or Bachelor in Early Education
• WWCC + First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis
  
  

🎁 Why Journey?

Because YOU matter — your wellbeing, your growth, your passion and your possibilities.

Here’s what you’ll enjoy (and there’s more!):

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

*Terms & conditions apply.

💫 About Journey

We create environments full of curiosity, connection and belonging.
We champion child safety and ensure every child is seen, heard and valued — every day.

🌟 Ready to Make the Move?

If you’re excited by the idea of leading a dream team and creating a lasting community legacy — we’d love to chat.

Apply today to express your interest.
Your Werribee adventure starts here. ✨