Lead a New Centre. Build Your Team. Shape the Culture from Day One. Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten is seeking an experienced and driven Centre Manager to lead our brand new Highgrove Clyde North centre, opening soon. This is a rare opportunity to step into a true start-up environment—where you’ll build your team, set the tone, and create a thriving centre from the ground up. Connect. Learn. Grow. with Aspire At Aspire, our purpose is to shape a positive future for children through our Connect Learn Grow philosophy. We believe strong leadership creates confident teams, inspires learning, and builds meaningful partnerships with families and communities. Why Join Aspire? At Aspire, we’re committed to creating environments where our people feel supported, valued and set up for success. Purpose-built, modern centre with high-quality resources Supportive leadership and a structured onboarding experience Clear career progression pathways within a growing organisation Eligible for the MEA Worker Retention Payment (15% of award rate) Purpose-built, modern centre with high-quality resources Paid Birthday Leave Wellbeing Leave 24/7 Employee Assistance Program Ongoing professional development and leadership support Competitive salary and benefits About the Role As Centre Manager, you’ll play a critical role in both the successful launch and ongoing success of the Highgrove Clyde North service: Lead pre-opening activities including setup, compliance and readiness Build, mentor and inspire a high-performing team from day one Drive enrolments and occupancy growth Create a positive, values-driven centre culture Oversee day-to-day operations once the centre opens Partner closely with our Head of Curriculum and leadership team Key Responsibilities Manage centre setup, opening and daily operations Recruit, onboard and develop a strong team of educators Foster a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing culture Build strong relationships with families and the local community Ensure compliance with Regulations and National Quality Standards Lead continuous improvement and drive quality outcomes Maintain a safe, engaging and high-quality learning environment About You Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care Minimum 2 years experience in a Centre Manager or senior leadership role Experience in new centre openings (highly regarded) Strong operational, leadership and organisational capability Sound knowledge of Children’s Services Regulations & NQS Proven ability to build and retain high-performing teams Confident in driving occupancy and community engagement Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications Valid Working with Children Check and Police Check Our Values At Aspire, everything we do is guided by our values: Inspiring and Nurturing Building Trust Empowering Excellence Connecting Communities We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and culturally respectful environment for all children and families. Aspire is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, inclusion and reconciliation. If you're ready to lead a brand new centre, build a strong team and make a lasting impact in the Clyde North community — we’d love to hear from you.
