Centre Manager | Botanic Ridge

About the Centre:

AtBluebird Botanic Ridge, we provide the highest quality Care and Education to all children from the ages of 6 weeks to 6 years. Our wonderful Service is a premium, purpose built childcare facility, designed to provide a natural and family friendly environment, inclusive for all, we provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are encouraged to grow and develop into confident little learners.

We believe in inclusion for all and recognise that each child is their own person, celebrating the special characteristics that make them unique. At Bluebird Early Education Botanic Ridge, we pride ourselves on our warm, genuine relationships with Families and the community – it is important to us that all children, families and visitors feel that they are valued members of our Bluebird Community. Our Team of passionate and committed Educators strive to be the leaders in High Quality Care and Education, through innovative environments, exciting experiences, and collaborative planning with families!

AtBluebird Waterford Westwe believe in-**“Igniting the Spirit of learning”**WITHchildren,WITHfamilies,WITHTeams &WITHcommunity…

About the role: We are on a search for a passionate and enthusiastic full-time Centre Manager with a strong background in childcare to manage the day-to-day Centre operations.

As a Centre Manager & Nominated Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily Centre management tasks, manage and lead a team of Educators to ensure they are working in accordance with the service philosophy, company policies and procedures & the National Quality Standards (NQS), to provide exceeding education and care for all families and children.

You will be the first point of call with our families and the local community, to continue to build upon what Bluebird Botanic Ridge is already offering.

Key Competencies

Strong understanding of industry legislation, compliance, and regulations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong and confident in an understanding of business management

Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a team environment.

Strong understanding of the importance of family communications

Leadership and mentoring skills

Excellent people and Centre management skills

Curriculum & Planning skills

Passionate about implementing Early Learning Programs

Commitment to our Oxanda Rituals

At least 2 years + experience in a Centre Manager role

Essential Criteria

Diploma or bachelor’s in early childhood education (approved by ACECQA)

Current Blue Card

Current First Aid Certificate including CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis or be willing to obtain these.

Current Child Protection, Safe Sleep and Food Safety Training or be willing to obtain these.

Ability to make business decisions and work with assigned budgets.

A motivated member able to work well in a team, as well as independently.

Benefits for the Right Candidate

Excellent above award salary, based on prior experience and qualifications.

Performance incentive

Paid Uniforms

Paid training and management company events.

50% Discounted childcare off the gap fees

Paid ongoing development programs.

Strong focus on work-life balance

A great company culture that is fun, professional, and supportive

Strong supportive operations management/head office team

Are you a strong and experienced leader, interested in managing a Childcare centre? Then this position is right for you, so join the Bluebird Early Education Team; we would love to hear from you!

To apply now, please click through to our application.

Please note only suitable applicants will be contacted.

All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the Oxanda’s Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct Policy. Our screening process includes, but is not limited to, Professional reference checks, Criminal Records Checks, Working with Children Checks and checks of social media accounts.