Centre Manager

Ever dreamed of working just minutes from the beach? Imagine taking your breaks with salty sea breezes and the calming sound of waves on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. At Mount Coolum Early Learning, we’re not only passionate about nurturing young minds—we’re committed to creating an inspiring and uplifting environment for our team.

Mt Coolum Early Learning is looking for a Centre Manager who is experienced in making big change and positive impact on early childhood centres and teams.

This isn’t your everyday Centre Manager role, it’s one for a truly unique and special person with salary and professional development opportunities to match.

What you can expect:

• Dedicated support from Approved Provider and Centre Owners
• Access to outstanding professional development opportunities
• To lead a team of passionate and eager-to-learn, early childhood professionals
• Regular networking opportunities and one-on-one mentoring with Astute Early Years Specialists
• To lead the centre through an exciting transformational period, and
• To be supported in delivering and implementing exciting, new and unique programs.

Selection criteria:

• Proven experience in transforming centres and teams.
• Evidence of implementing innovative programs for children and team members.
• Have a knack at building relationships with your team members, families, children and the community.
• Be an experienced early years leader.
• A can-do attitude and positive mindset.
• Drive unique programming and practice & implement contemporary evidence-informed pedagogy.
• Experience and knowledge of centre operations, finances and legislative requirements.
• Have a passion for excellence for children.

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor/Diploma of Early Childhood Education or ACECQA-equivalent.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Certificates
• Valid Working with Children's Check

How to apply:

Submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above. We are seeking someone truly special for this role so please tell us what makes you different.

Child Safety Commitment

Children’s safety, wellbeing, and voices are our highest priority. Mt. Coolum Early Learning has zero tolerance for abuse or neglect and responds promptly to all concerns in line with legal and regulatory requirements. We are committed to a culturally safe, inclusive environment that respects and values Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Our practices actively support and strengthen cultural safety for children, families, and communities. All team members are responsible for upholding child safety and contributing to a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment.