Lead a New Centre. Build a Strong Team. Shape the Culture from Day One. Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten is seeking an experienced and passionate Centre Manager to lead our brand new Eglinton centre in Western Australia. This is a rare opportunity to open a new service, build a high performing team and create a positive centre culture from the very beginning, while being supported by a strong and experienced leadership team. Connect. Learn. Grow. with Aspire At Aspire, our mission is to shape a positive future for children through our Grow, Learn, Connect philosophy. This vision extends beyond our classrooms to our teams, families and communities. We prioritise strong relationships, a sense of belonging and a lifelong love of learning. The Opportunity As Centre Manager, you will play a key role in the successful launch and ongoing growth of our Eglinton service. You will lead all aspects of centre operations, from team recruitment and culture building to driving occupancy growth and delivering high quality outcomes for children and families. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident leader who enjoys building teams, creating strong centre culture and making a genuine impact within a growing organisation. Key Responsibilities • Lead the successful opening and daily operations of the service • Recruit, mentor and inspire a high performing team of educators • Drive enrolments and occupancy growth within the local community • Foster a positive, inclusive and collaborative team culture • Build strong relationships with families, community and stakeholders • Ensure compliance with Children’s Services Regulations and National Quality Standards • Manage staffing, budgets and overall centre performance • Maintain a safe, welcoming and high quality learning environment for all children About You • Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in Children’s Services • Minimum 2 years experience as a Centre Manager • Strong knowledge of Regulations and National Quality Standards • Proven ability to lead, inspire and motivate teams • Experience managing operations, budgets and occupancy growth • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills • Passionate about delivering high quality early education and care • Current Working with Children Check, Police Check, First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis • Food Safety Supervisor certificate or willingness to obtain Why Aspire? At Aspire, we are committed to creating environments where our people feel supported, valued and set up for success. • Brand new purpose built centre with modern resources and environments • Opportunity to lead and shape a centre from opening • Supportive leadership and structured onboarding • Clear career progression pathways within a growing organisation • Competitive salary package 15% retention payment • Relocation support available for the right candidate • Eligible for MEA Worker Retention Payment • Up to 50% childcare fee discount • Paid Birthday Leave • Wellbeing Leave • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program • Ongoing professional development and leadership support Our Commitment At Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten, we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and culturally respectful environment for all children and families. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are dedicated to safeguarding children across all environments. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly support inclusion, cultural safety and Reconciliation, ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples feel a genuine sense of belonging within our community. Additional information Lead the opening of our brand new purpose built Eglinton centre Competitive salary 15% retention payment relocation support available Strong operational support, career growth pathways and up to 50% discount
