Job Centre Manager | Sunbury (Brand New Centre), Sunbury

Centre Manager | Sunbury (Brand New Centre)Aspire Early Education is Coming to Sunbury!We are looking for an experienced centre manager with a high level of business acumen and the skills to lead our new Sunbury Centre!

Connect, Learn & Grow with Aspire

At Aspire, our mission is to shape a positive future for children through our Grow, Learn, and Connect curriculum. This vision extends beyond our classrooms to include our team, families, and the broader community. We prioritise family and community engagement, striving to inspire a love of learning in everyone.

Why Aspire?

Beautiful state of the art centre and resources

Access to an Employment Assistance Program (EAP) that is available 24/7

Access a 50% gap fee discount

Opportunities for professional development and networking

Supportive culture and management team

Attractive pay and benefits

Growing organisation with opportunities for career growth and progression

The Opportunity & Responsibilities

As a Centre Manager, you will overseethe day-to-day activities of the Centre, encompassing staff management, budget oversight, and effective communication with families, employees & internal stakeholders.

You will be working in partnership with our Assistant Centre manager & Head of Curriculum to lead a high performing team to strive for and provide the highest quality care and education for all children, families, staff and the community. As a Centre Manager, you will ensure a smooth and safe child & family experience and nurture a positive and inclusive culture that encourages collaboration.

About you

Degree OR Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care

Must have minimum 2 years previous Centre Manager experience

Previous experience in leading a startup/brand new centre is highly regarded

Previous experience in driving change

Ideally will have had experience in setting up and opening a new service

Knowledge and understanding of Children's Services Regulations and National Quality Standards

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Lead, inspire and motivate a team of educators

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Passion, enthusiasm and a strong commitment to high quality care

Current Working with Children check, Police Check, First-Aid Certificate, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training, Food Safety Supervisor certificate

Core Values and Principles

Our Values

At Aspire, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They guide how we bring our purpose and vision to life.

Inspiring & Nurturing

We are committed to creating environments where children feel inspired to explore, learn, and grow. Through care, encouragement, and innovative education, we nurture the potential of every child, inspiring them to embrace their own unique path.

Building Trust

Trust is the cornerstone of all meaningful relationships. We prioritise open communication, transparency, and reliability in our partnerships with families, our people, and communities, ensuring we remain a trusted ally in the pursuit of raising and educating children.

We believe in igniting excellence in our people by creating opportunities for growth, learning, and achievement. By investing in our educators and employees, we foster a culture of continuous improvement that directly impacts the quality of care and education we provide.

Connecting Communities

We are passionate about building strong, connected communities where children and families thrive together. Through collaboration, shared purpose, and a commitment to making a difference, we strengthen the bonds that unite us, creating a brighter future for all.

If you share our vision and want to join our community, we encourage you to apply.

At Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten, we're committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment that promotes child safety, well-being, participation, empowerment, cultural safety, and awareness for all children, including those with disabilities and from culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and communities. Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten has a zero tolerance of child abuse and a duty of care to prevent and minimise child abuse risks in both the physical and online environments.

Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress.
We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

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Your application will include the following questions:

Do you have professional child care experience? How many years' experience do you have as a centre manager? How many years of people management experience do you have? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of the National Quality Framework? Have you completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care?

At Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten, we strive to provide high quality education and care, delivered by professional passionate educators. Each child’s journey is unique, and we tailor every early childhood journey to each child’s individual needs.

We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional childcare services throughout Melbourne and its surroundings, and at our first centre in WA, Baldivis. Established in Victoria in 2017, we currently have over 27 operational centres and have a pipeline of a further 30 centres to be rolled out over the next 2-3 years.

Join our team and be a part of our journey!

At Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten, we strive to provide high quality education and care, delivered by professional passionate educators. Each child’s journey is unique, and we tailor every early childhood journey to each child’s individual needs.

We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional childcare services throughout Melbourne and its surroundings, and at our first centre in WA, Baldivis. Established in Victoria in 2017, we currently have over 27 operational centres and have a pipeline of a further 30 centres to be rolled out over the next 2-3 years.

Join our team and be a part of our journey!

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