Early Learning Centre Manager (Cobar)

The role As Early Learning Centre Coordinator / Manager, you’ll lead the centre’s next phase of growth, building on a strong foundation and guiding a young, multicultural team with empathy and clarity. You’ll be responsible for:
- Leading day-to-day operations of the long day care service
- Acting as Nominated Supervisor (and Educational Leader when required)
- Mentoring and supporting educators
- Ensuring compliance with the National Quality Framework and continuous improvement
- Managing budgets, utilisation, quality, and community relationships
- Supporting the future growth and expansion of the service About you You’re an experienced early childhood leader who balances compliance with compassion. You lead calmly, inclusively, and collaboratively – bringing people on the journey with you rather than directing from above. You’ll bring:
- An ACECQA-approved ECT qualification (or be well progressed with solid leadership experience)
- Proven experience managing or coordinating an early learning service
- Strong emotional intelligence and cultural awareness
- A child‑centred, play‑based philosophy
- Confidence to lead, mentor, and uplift a diverse team About the Benefits
- Remuneration Negotiable!
- Three‑bedroom home included
- FREE!!
- Relocation assistance
- Nine‑day fortnight (35 hours/week)
- Two‑week Christmas shutdown
- Extensive professional development (funded training program)
- Paid parental leave, generous leave entitlements, and wellbeing days
- Gym and seasonal pool access Cobar Shire Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3q88n1