Centre Manager

Woodlands Roxburgh Park is entering an exciting new chapter, and we're looking for an exceptional Campus Manager to lead it.

This is an opportunity to take an established centre, bring your leadership style and vision to the table, and help shape an exceptional experience for children, families and educators.

If you're an experienced early childhood leader who loves building great teams, creating strong centre cultures and seeing the impact of your leadership every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Roxburgh Park is a centre with plenty of opportunity to make your mark.

You'll be joining an established service with a team of educators, children and families, with the opportunity to shape the centre's next chapter and build on what's already there.

We're looking for a leader who brings energy, ideas and a genuine passion for people. Someone who can create a positive centre culture, inspire their team and ensure children and families experience the very best of Woodlands.

You'll be supported by our broader Woodlands leadership and support teams, giving you the resources, expertise and backing to bring your ideas to life.

This is your opportunity to lead with purpose, build something you're proud of and create a centre experience that makes a difference.

As Campus Manager, you'll have overall responsibility for the leadership, performance and culture of the centre.

You'll lead a team of passionate early childhood professionals, build strong relationships with families and ensure the centre delivers an exceptional experience for children every day.

Working closely with the educational leader, Area Manager and broader Woodlands support team, you'll have the opportunity to influence educational quality, team capability, operational performance and the overall experience of the centre.

We're looking for someone who doesn't just manage a centre, but genuinely leads it.

Someone who is visible, engaged and invested in their team and the community around them.

In this role you will be:

• Lead the overall performance, culture and direction of the centre.

• Build, coach and develop a strong, capable and connected team.

• Create an environment where educators feel supported, valued and motivated to do their best work.

• Work alongside the Pedagogical Leader to support high-quality educational practice and outcomes for children.

• Build strong and genuine relationships with children, families, educators and the wider community.

• Drive continuous improvement across the centre's educational and operational practices.

• Support educators and emerging leaders to grow their confidence, capability and careers.

• Ensure the centre operates in line with the NQS, National Regulations and Woodlands policies and procedures.

• Lead the QIP and work with your team to turn improvement priorities into meaningful action.

• Support occupancy, enrolments and family engagement in partnership with the broader Woodlands team.

• Monitor centre performance and work collaboratively to achieve operational and financial outcomes.

• Bring fresh ideas and new ways of working to enhance the centre experience.

• Partner with the Area Manager and broader support teams to deliver the Woodlands vision.

We're looking for an experienced early childhood leader who knows what great leadership looks like.

You might be an experienced Centre Manager or early childhood leader who is ready to take on a new challenge and make their mark.

You'll bring:

• Demonstrated experience successfully leading an early childhood service.

• A strong understanding of the NQS, National Regulations and EYLF.

• Experience leading, coaching and developing early childhood teams.

• The ability to build strong relationships while creating clear expectations and accountability.

• Strong operational and organisational capability.

• A genuine passion for creating exceptional experiences for children and families.

• Confidence in leading continuous improvement and embracing new ideas.

• A visible, authentic and collaborative leadership style.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• The energy and resilience to lead a busy early learning environment.

• An ACECQA-approved qualification or the ability to meet regulatory requirements for the role.

• Current WWCC or VIT, First Aid, CPR, Mandatory Reporting and Police Check.

Because this is your opportunity to make your mark.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead an established centre and shape its next chapter.

• Build, inspire and develop a strong and connected team.

• Create an exceptional experience for children, families and educators.

• Bring fresh ideas, energy and leadership to the centre.

• Influence educational quality, team culture and the overall centre experience.

• Work alongside a supportive leadership and operations team with a clear vision for the future.

• Access professional development and career opportunities across a growing organisation.

• Receive up to 95% childcare discount.

Woodlands is growing, and we're looking for great leaders to grow with us.

As we continue to expand our network and open new centres, exciting leadership opportunities will continue to emerge.

For ambitious leaders who want to build their career in early childhood, this is an opportunity to join Woodlands at an exciting point in our growth and be part of what comes next.

You won't just be joining a centre. You'll be joining a growing organisation with opportunities to learn, lead and take on new challenges as your career develops.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you're an experienced early childhood leader who knows how to bring people together, create a great culture and deliver an exceptional centre experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Woodlands is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are dedicated to creating environments where children are safe, supported and empowered. All applicants are subject to child safety screening and pre-employment checks in line with legislative requirements.