Kindergarten Centre Manager
Posted by Brookville Kindergarten Inc on 22 Jul 2025
Organisation
Brookville Kindergarten Inc
Closing date
15.08.2025
Primary role
Administrator
Position type
Fixed-Term-Contract
Location
Toorak
State
VIC
About the Centre/Service
Brookville Kindergarten is a community-managed kindergarten with a rich history of delivering high quality education and care to children and their families in the City of Stonnington. Our classrooms and our natural outdoor spaces are welcoming, inviting and specifically designed to enrich the learning possibilities for all children. Our four kinder programs are each facilitated by a passionate, dedicated and inspirational teaching team. With high expectations of ourselves, we strive towards a culture of excellence and pursue a path of ongoing learning, critical reflection and action research to enrich and deepen our educational perspectives, knowledge, skills and practices. We believe that relationships are at the heart of all that we do, and we pride ourselves on the rich relationships we establish with children, their families and the broader community. We see children as competent and capable learners, members of society with rights and active agents in their learning journey.
Work Days of the Role
3-4 days (days and hours negotiable)
Description
- Oversee enrolments, bookings and family communications
- Coordinate staff rosters and monitor staffing ratios
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with relevant regulations including but not limited to
- Comprehensive working knowledge of the Education & Care Services National Regulations and relevant Law
- Keeping accurate records in line with the National Quality Framework and regulatory requirements
- Monitoring and maintaining compliance with policies, staffing ratios, and other standards
- Supporting the preparation of reports for internal use and external stakeholders (e.g. government funding, audits, or reviews)
- Support budgeting, purchasing and general administration aligned with centre's financial processes
- Help identify process improvements and keep things running efficiently, including streamlining administrative processes through improved use of technology
- Assist with reporting requirements and day-to-day documentation
- You are highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident managing multiple priorities. You’re also warm, approachable, and understand the importance of building strong, respectful relationships with both families and staff. You combine professionalism with empathy and are equally comfortable managing a spreadsheet, solving a practical problem, or chatting with a parent at drop-off.
- You take initiative, communicate clearly, and bring a solutions-focused mindset to your work. Most importantly, you care deeply about creating a space where children, families and educators feel safe, supported, and connected.
Qualifications
- Bachelor or Diploma of Early Childhood (ACECQA recognised)
- Have at least 5 years experience in an educational leadership role
- Current WWCC/VIT
- First Aid and Anaphylaxis, and current child protection training
- High track record of meeting deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly with families and staff
- Experience in liaising with external stakeholders and regulatory bodies
- Familiar with educational software and confident with digital systems /tools
- Must have full working rights in Australia.
Requirements
VIT Registration
Additional Requirements
Disclaimer: Interviews will commence during the advertised period however the position may be offered to a suitable candidate before the closing date. Please visit www.brookvillekindergarten.com.au to familiarise yourself with our wonderful community kindergarten.
Industrial Agreement/Award
Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)
