Early Learning Centre Manager

About us

Wattle Planet Early Learning Vermont South is a well-established purpose-built 100-place service with five thoughtfully designed rooms and a team that genuinely loves what they do. We are a values-led organisation not profit-driven and our strength lies in warm partnerships with families strong community connections and a deep commitment to quality education and care.(check our google reviews!)

Weve been operating successfully for two years and have built a stable experienced and passionate team. Now were looking for the right leader to bring them together lead with heart and help them continue to grow.

The opportunity

As we continue growing Were looking for a warm inspiring values-aligned leader who genuinely believes that children families and educators come first.

Youll be well-supported from day one:

• An experienced Educational Leader (non-contact) to support pedagogy and compliance
• A dedicated Administration Assistant (non-contact) to handle centre admin
• A caring accessible Operations Manager and Assistant Provider who lead collaboratively no layers of hierarchy no red tape

This structure is intentional. It frees you to focus on what matters: leadership mentoring relationships and professional growth.

What we offer

• Salary from $88000 per year salary packaging(inc WRP)
• Flexible working hours 30 to 38 hours per week full-time or part-time
• Genuine worklife balance not just a talking point
• Childcare fee assistance for your own children
• Employee discounts free meals and drinks on shift
• Paid parental leave
• Funded professional development and a structured mentoring program
• Work-from-home flexibility where the role allows
• A leadership team that trusts you backs you and does what it promises

About you

You are a qualified experienced Centre Manager (or Deputy ready to step up) who:

• Holds an approved Early Childhood qualification (Diploma minimum; Bachelor preferred)
• Has demonstrated leadership experience in a long day care setting
• Leads through relationships trust and genuine care not checklists
• Has a thorough understanding of the National Quality Framework and EYLF
• Is committed to embedding the 11 Child Safe Standards into everyday practice
• Values quality over shortcuts and people over process

Ready to learn more

Visit us at or send us an email at wed love to hear your story.

We are a Child Safe Organisation and an inclusive employer. We warmly welcome applications from all people particularly those identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.