🌿 About the Centre

Journey Early Learning Riverhills is a 52-place service tucked beneath tall native trees on a quiet, leafy street. It’s a place where childhood feels like childhood—slow moments around the fire, barefoot exploration on the hills, sensory-rich natural spaces and a strong focus on wellbeing.

Our educators are warm, nurturing and deeply connected to their community. As Centre Manager, you’ll join a supportive Leadership Team who value your expertise, encourage your growth and believe in leading with care.

⭐ About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced, people-focused Centre Manager who is passionate about quality practice, strong relationships and building a team culture where everyone feels supported and valued.

You’ll be responsible for daily operations while leading with Journey’s quality-first approach and receiving strong ongoing support from our Pedagogy & Safeguarding Teams, Area Manager and Journey Academy.

🌱 Key Responsibilities

• Champion high standards of safety, compliance and safeguarding
• Lead, mentor and grow a passionate educator team
• Oversee rostering, occupancy, budgets and daily operations
• Build trusted relationships with families and community partners
• Advocate for children’s rights and wellbeing
• Support the development and evaluation of high-quality programs

💛 About You

You are:
• a warm, nurturing and experienced leader in ECEC
• confident in guiding teams through quality and continuous improvement
• passionate about creating safe, supportive, inspiring environments
• committed to ethical practice and children’s rights
• ready for a role where you feel valued, trusted and able to make an impact

🎁 What We Offer

At Journey, we invest more into educator support, learning and quality—because it matters.

Support & Wellbeing

• Above award rates + 10% Educator Wage Retention Payment
• Paid Birthday Leave & Anniversary Gifts
• Mental Health First Aid + Employee Assistance Program
• A supportive, visible leadership team

Growth & Development

• Journey Academy learning portal
• Specialist programs including 4C, SELF, GPB, SleepSmart
• Coaching from Pedagogy & Safeguarding Teams
• Emerging leadership pathways

Trust & Belief

• 100% out-of-ratio Centre Manager model
• Autonomy to lead with confidence
• An organisation that listens and values your voice

Passion & Possibilities

• Inspiring natural environments
• Opportunities to innovate and create meaningful community partnerships
• A team culture based on belonging, respect and shared purpose

*Terms & Conditions apply.

⭐ Are You the Centre Manager We’re Looking For?

As you read this, ask yourself:
✔ Do I lead with warmth, confidence and care?
✔ Do I want to work somewhere that invests deeply in quality, pedagogy and my growth?
✔ Am I looking for a centre with beautiful natural environments and a real wellbeing focus?
✔ Do I value autonomy and being trusted to make an impact?
✔ Am I ready for a role where I’m supported, not stretched?

If you found yourself nodding… Riverhills could be your place.

⭐ Ready to take the next step?

If this role aligns with your values, your leadership style and your future, we would love to meet you.

Click Apply Now and take the next step toward a centre where you can lead with purpose, grow with confidence and truly love where you work.

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

www.journey.edu.au

🔒 Safeguarding Commitment

The safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority. We proudly follow Journey’s See, Act, Tell safeguarding framework and advocate for every child’s rights and voice.