Centre Manager - Berwick Waters

Centre Manager | Established Service | Berwick Waters | Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten

Are you an experienced Centre Manager ready to lead, inspire and make a positive impact within an established service?

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten is seeking a passionate and experienced Centre Manager to lead our established Berwick Waters service.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong people leader who can support and develop an existing team, strengthen centre culture, drive quality outcomes and occupancy, and build meaningful relationships with children, families and the local community.

About Aspire

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten is one of Australia's fastest growing early education providers, operating across Victoria, Western Australia and New South Wales, with continued growth planned over the coming years.

Our purpose is to shape a positive future for children through our Connect Learn Grow philosophy, creating environments where children, families and educators thrive.

Why Join Aspire?

• Lead an established service with an existing team and community
• Strong support from Operations, Recruitment, Marketing and People & Talent teams
• 15% above award through the Worker Retention Payment
• Paid Birthday Leave
• 50% childcare fee discount
• Wellbeing Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing leadership development and mentoring
• Career progression opportunities within a rapidly growing organisation
• Competitive salary package and incentives

About the Role

As Centre Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership and performance of our Berwick Waters service.

You will work closely with your leadership team and educators to maintain high standards of education and care, strengthen team engagement, support occupancy growth and ensure the service continues to meet all regulatory and compliance requirements.

We are looking for a Centre Manager who is visible, approachable and confident in leading a team while creating a positive environment for educators, children and families.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead the day to day operations and overall performance of the centre
• Support, mentor and develop a high performing team
• Build a positive, collaborative and accountable team culture
• Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework and National Regulations
• Build strong relationships with children, families and the local community
• Drive enrolments, retention and occupancy growth
• Lead continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Manage staffing, centre performance and operational outcomes
• Support educator engagement and professional development
• Ensure a safe, inclusive and high quality learning environment

About You
• Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Previous Centre Manager experience or significant leadership experience within an early childhood service
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Regulations and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring and developing teams
• Ability to drive occupancy, engagement and operational performance
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Passion for delivering high quality education and care
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications
• Valid Working With Children Check

Ready for Your Next Leadership Opportunity?
If you are an experienced early childhood leader looking for an opportunity to lead an established service, develop a strong team and make a positive impact within the Berwick Waters community, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and join Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten.