Job post summary

Date posted: 25 May 2026

Pay: AU$92,705.37 – AU$127,487.42 per year

Job description:

Full-Time | Permanent

Small Friends Childcare & Education is seeking an experienced and passionate Centre Manager / Nominated Supervisor to lead our friendly team at Small Friends Hilbert.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader who is passionate about early childhood education, team development, family relationships, and growing occupancy within the service.

About the Role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the centre, including:

• Leading, mentoring and supporting a team of educators

• Managing centre operations, occupancy and staffing

• Building strong relationships with families and the local community

• Supporting marketing and enrolment growth

• Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and policies

• Managing rosters, budgets and wage costs

• Maintaining a safe, welcoming and high-quality environment for children and families

• Supporting continuous improvement and professional development

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience as a Centre Manager or Nominated Supervisor

• Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education

• Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQS and Child Safe Standards

• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills

• Experience with CCS, ACCS and childcare software systems (Qikkids/Educa preferred)

• Current Working with Children Check, First Aid and Child Protection training

• A positive, energetic and professional attitude

• Two professional references

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead and grow within the Small Friends group

• Supportive management team

• Ongoing professional development and training

• Career progression opportunities

• Discounted childcare fees

• Friendly and welcoming team culture

If this sounds like the perfect next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Please click “Apply Now” or email your CV to:
ann•••••••••@hotmail.com

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Benefits:

• Employee discount

• Maternity leave

• Parental leave

Work Location: In person