Childcare Centre Manager
Centre: Innova AcademyLocation: Heidelberg Heights, VICEmployment Type: Part-TimeSalary: Competitive Salary + Performance-Based Bonus
About Us
Innova Academy is a small, community-focused early learning service committed to providing high-quality education and care in a warm, supportive and welcoming environment.
We are currently seeking a passionate, experienced and motivated Centre Manager to lead our team, oversee the day-to-day operations of the service, manage enrolments and help drive the continued growth of our centre.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strong early childhood leader who enjoys working closely with educators, children and families and wants to make a genuine impact within a close-knit service.
About the Role
As the Centre Manager, you will provide strong leadership and operational oversight while working collaboratively with our educators and families. Approximately 25%–50% of your time will be spent on the floor, supporting your team, maintaining visibility and ensuring high-quality practices across the service.
A key focus of this role will be supporting the growth of the centre through enrolments, family tours, relationship building and strategies to increase occupancy.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor and support a team of dedicated educators to deliver high-quality education and care.
- Spend approximately 25%–50% of your time on the floor, assisting and supporting educators when required.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the service in accordance with the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Quality Standard (NQS) and relevant legislation and regulations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with children, families, educators and the wider community.
- Oversee enquiries, enrolments, family tours and the family onboarding process.
- Develop and implement effective strategies to increase enrolment numbers and occupancy.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) system, policies and legislative requirements.
- Promote a positive workplace culture focused on teamwork, communication and continuous improvement.
- Support educators with professional development, performance and ongoing improvement.
- Monitor centre performance and work towards agreed growth and occupancy targets.
- Maintain a high standard of service quality, compliance and family satisfaction.
What We’re Looking For
- A Diploma or higher qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care.
- Proven leadership experience within an early learning service, ideally as a Centre Manager, Centre Director, Assistant Director or similar leadership position.
- Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard, EYLF and CCS system.
- Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience managing enrolments, family enquiries and centre tours.
- A proactive approach to increasing occupancy and promoting the service within the local community.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to lead with confidence while maintaining a warm, approachable and supportive leadership style.
- A genuine passion for early childhood education and creating a thriving early learning community.
What We Offer
- A supportive and positive workplace culture.
- The autonomy to lead and grow a small, close-knit centre.
- Flexible working arrangements and respect for work-life balance.
- Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.
- A competitive salary package.
- A performance-based bonus structure linked to enrolment growth and increased occupancy.
- The opportunity to make a genuine impact on the future growth and success of Innova Academy.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you are an experienced and passionate early childhood leader looking for an opportunity to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and become part of the Innova Academy community
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $40.00 – $50.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person
