As a Centre Manager you will lead a team of dedicated educators and teachers, committed to providing the highest quality education and care for our children and families.
Through your leadership, and support from your team, Area Manager and around centre support teams, you will create a space in which children can thrive, learn and have fun.
Our scale means you can explore promotional opportunities across Australia, be part of collaborative working groups or leverage shared experiences to elevate your career.
At G8 Education we are proud to value, celebrate and inspire our team to make positive impacts in children’s lives, and their own.
Every year our Centre leaders are invited to attend our National Conference where they can connect, learn and be recognised for the amazing work they do each and every day. The passion and commitment of our team to Early Childhood Education and Care is truly inspiring and something we’re proud to celebrate!
Training and Development
When you join G8 Education, you will be enrolled in our 6-month Centre Manager First Steps induction program which is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to feel confident in your new role.
• You will spend up to 4 weeks with one of our specially selected and trained Certified Trainers as they train and guide you while you learn about the systems we use at G8, our policies and procedures. • After your time with our Certified Trainer, you are invited to our series of deep-dive workshops led by Subject Matter Experts • Ongoing support throughout your 6-month program is provided by our First Steps Support Team and your Area Manager.
Benefits
With more than 400 early learning centres nationwide, G8 Education has the resources to reward your dedication with generous benefits and opportunities to grow:
Attractive salary and access to an incentive program providing an annual bonus of up to 12.5% of annual base salary
Access a 50% gap fee discount on childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre
Purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave after 12 months of service
Professional development including the First Steps Program, paid training, and access to G8’s online Learning Lounge
Exclusive access to G8’s benefits platform, with access to 350+ retailers
Health and wellness program
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Frequently Asked Questions
G8 Education encourages flexibility and seeks to provide this where possible. Should you want to discuss a flexible working model, we suggest you disclose to the talent representative, and the hiring manager.
Yes, Assistant Centre Managers are appointed in each service and will support Centre Managers with tasks where required.
The Center Manager First Steps program is an onboarding and induction program designed to equip new Centre Managers with the skills and knowledge needed to feel confident in their role, ensuring they are set up for success from their first day.
Centre Managers spend up to four weeks being trained and supported by a specially trained Certified Trainer.
This support continues throughout their first six months with regular check-in calls, deep-dive workshops and further training offered if required.
Yes, G8 Education is proud to offer continuous growth and development to all employees.
We are governed by the Education Service (Teachers) Award, and the Children's Services Award, therefore increases are applicable each year depending on Fair Work increases.
Yes, from time to time you will be required to open and close. We encourage our Centre Managers to be available to all of our families and recommend a flexible roster to ensure you can meet everyone.
This may depend on the size of the centre you lead.
As a Centre Manager your role will generally not be required to support in a room. However, you may, at times be required to support team coverage or breaks.
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