Tall Tree Early Learning | Centre Manager

Open Position

Centre Manager | White Gum Valley

Updated on

July 16, 2025

Service

Early Learning

Centre

Early Learning | White Gum Valley

Position

We’re seeking a committed and experienced Centre Manager to join our leadership team at Tall Tree Early Learning. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a nature-inspired early childhood service grounded in the Reggio Emilia philosophy and a deep commitment to child protection, safety, and well-being.

As Centre Manager, you will play a central role in leading both the educational direction and operational success of the centre. You’ll oversee day-to-day management, mentor a passionate team of educators, and foster a high-performing, inclusive, and nurturing environment.

Your Role

As a Centre Manager, you will be the heart of your service—leading your team, nurturing a strong community connection, and ensuring your centre delivers high-quality, meaningful early learning experiences every day.

In this role, you will:

Manage daily operations of the service, ensuring excellence across all aspects of centre performance.
Lead, mentor, and support a team of educators, fostering a professional and passionate workplace culture.
Maintain compliance with all relevant standards and regulations, including the National Quality Standards (NQS) and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
Build strong relationships with families and the broader community, creating a welcoming and trusted environment.
Drive a vision of innovation and continuous improvement, ensuring your centre is a leader in early childhood education.
Champion child safety and wellbeing, embedding safeguarding practices into the everyday rhythm of the service.

Your Qualifications

A minimum of 2 years' experience in a leadership role within an early learning or childcare setting.
An ACECQA-approved Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education.
A deep understanding of early childhood frameworks, learning through play, and nature-based education.
Strong leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills.
A passion for creating safe, inspiring environments where children and educator’s flourish.
Current Working with Children Check, First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certifications (or willingness to obtain).
Child Protection training or willingness to complete relevant courses.

Remuneration & Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy:

· Competitive salary with Above Award Wages and performance-based incentives

· 5weeks of annual leave to support work-life balance

· Up to 95% off childcare gap fees (conditions apply)

· Generous staff appreciation budgets to reward and celebrate our team

· Ongoing mentoring from a supportive Centre Manager, Assistant Manager, and Educational Leader

· Opportunities for career growth and internal advancement

· Access to bespoke training and leadership development

· Work in a beautifully designed, Reggio-inspired centre environment that embraces nature-based learning

· Local, hands-on management support that values your voice

· Complimentary annual flu shot and discounted gym memberships