Centre Manager / Director

About this role :

Nido Education currently owns, manages, and operates over 90 long day-care facilities across Australia for children from birth to school age. We are passionate about providing exceptional quality education and care for Australian children and we seek to provide a professional and nurturing family-type environment that supports children through their emotional, social, and physical learning.

About the role :

You will support the team, families and children to settle in to our architecturally designed and purpose built Nido Services, embedding quality education, care and practices. You will be instrumental in providing Australian families the very best start in their experiences in early education.

Duties include:

• Supporting a cluster of around 6–8 services North of the river
• Report on financial, operational, quality, and compliance KPIs to the Operations Team
• Lead a team of 6–8 direct reports and indirectly influence up to 300 staff
• Provide unwavering support to Service Managers and Educators throughout Assessment and Rating processes
• Embed essential operating processes for streamlined efficiency
• Ensure comprehensive compliance reporting and proactive prevention strategies
• Work alongside our Centre Directors and their teams to uphold Nido’s commitment and values.

About you :

• Hold a bachelor or Diploma in Early Childhood or equivalent (essential)
• Have a minimum of 2 year’s experience as an Area Manager in Early Education as well as centre director experience
• Be passionate and dedicated to lead dynamic team dedicated to the Reggio Emilia approach
• Possess extensive knowledge of long day care operations, including EYLF, National Quality Standard, assessment and rating procedures, budgeting, recruitment, marketing, and customer service
• Be confident in leading and supporting our brand-new services across Perth
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team
• A resilient self-starter, comfortable dealing with ambiguity and change with a forward-thinking mindset
• Strong time management skills both written and verbal
• Hold a valid WWCC or willing to obtain
• Hold a valid driving license in WA.

Benefits :

• Enjoy an awesome salary package, plus a car allowance, laptop, and mobile phone
• Flexibility to work from home
• Comprehensive 4-week induction led by WA Area Managers
• First week based at head office in Hillarys
• Offsite/interstate networking and planning meetings
• Discounted childcare fees for your own children
• Supportive leadership and team environment
• Discounted Bupa membership available for staff.