Our team members are our most valuable resource and we are committed to providing a fulfilling and professional management environment that encourages initiative, feedback and the delivery of excellence in child care. All this with your career path in mind!

We are currently looking for a Centre Director to lead one of our outstanding services in Doncaster East. You will have the support of other Centre Managers within the group along with a Regional Manager and our administration team at the Central Support Office.

The role involves leading and managing the centre team to ensure the highest standards of early learning and care are maintained. In addition you will establish a strong relationship with the Department and local community. Your ability to create an instant rapport and a lasting impression will see you succeed in this role.

To be considered you will have some of these attributes:

• a strong grasp of the EYLF

• experience as a leader and demonstrating to the community you are the best

• knowledge of QikKids

• understand that educators make the centre and allowing them to shine makes you look good and your job easier

• and ability to set reasonable targets for your team and celebrate when they are achieved

• promoting strong ties to the local community has seen your previous careers blossom

• highly motivated, mature, experienced, positive

To learn more about our centres visit www.guardianchildcare.com.au

If you believe you will be an asset to our team and would like to discuss the role or submit your resume, please give Belinda a call on 0409 965 807

We are currently looking for a Centre Manager | Director for a centre in Maryborough. This 64 place centre is air conditioned with many modern resources for both the children and staff.

Duties & Responsibilities of the role are:
• Maintaining a high quality standard of care throughout the centre.
• Leading and guiding our great team of staff.
• Rostering and wages.
• Accreditation preparation.
• Purchasing and budgeting for the centre.
• Liaising with parents and management.
• Planning and programming.

Qualifications Required:
• Diploma in Children’s Services.
• Current First Aid Certificates.
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
• Knowledge of Licensing and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
• Confident with KPI’s & Team Leadership.

Experience Required:
• Minimum 12 months experience as a Centre Director/Manager in a similar service.

For your hard work and dedication to the role we are offering:
• Fantastic above award salary.
• Great working conditions and environment.
• Privately owned centre.
• Great management support.
• Free training and professional development opportunities.

If you believe you will be an asset to the team, please send through your resume with a cover letter outlining why you would make a suitable candidate for this position to Michelle Rogers-Williams | Regional Manager – michelle.rogers-williams@guardianchildcare.com.au by clicking on apply online!

We are currently looking for a Centre Manager | Director for our centre in Sydenham.

Duties & Responsibilities of the role are:
• Maintaining a high quality standard of care throughout the centre.
• Leading and guiding our great team of staff.
• Rostering and wages.
• Early Years Learning Framework Preparation.
• Purchasing and budgeting for the centre.
• Liaising with parents and management.
• Planning and programming.

Qualifications Required:
• Diploma in Children’s Services.
• Current First Aid & Anaphylaxis Certificates.
• Police Clearance.
• Working with Children Check.
• Confident with KPI’s & Team Leadership.

Experience Required:
• Minimum 12 months hands one experience as a Centre Director/Manager in a similar service.
• Providing high quality education program.
• Knowledge and practices of the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Liaising with high number of staff and families.
• Knowledge of Qikkids is essential.

For your hard work and dedication to the role we are offering:
• Fantastic above award rates.
• Great working conditions and environment.
• Privately owned centre.
• Great management support.
• Free training and professional development opportunities.
• Free onsite parking.

This role is supported by a full time Administration Assistant, full time (contact) 2IC plus a Regional Manager and Operations Manager.

If you believe you will be an asset to our team and would like to continue a career in early childhood education, please send through your resume with a cover letter outlining why you would make a suitable candidate for this position to Jarrod Macdonald | Regional Manager jarrod.macdonald@guardianchildcare.com.au

Assistant Centre Manager

Our team members are our most valuable resource and we are committed to providing a fulfilling and professional management environment that encourages initiative, feedback and the delivery of excellence in child care. All this with your career path in mind!

We are currently looking for an Assistant Centre Manager for a centre located in Hampton Park. This 130 place centre is air conditioned with many modern resources for both the children and staff.

Duties & Responsibilities of the role are to assist the Centre Manager with:
• Maintaining a high quality standard of care throughout the centre.
• Leading and guiding our great team of staff.
• Rostering and wages.
• Accreditation preparation.
• Purchasing and budgeting for the centre.
• Liaising with owners, management and especially parents and families.
• Planning and programming.

Qualifications Required:
• Advanced Diploma in Children’s Services.
• Current First Aid & Anaphylaxis Certificates.
• Police Clearance.
• Working with Children Check.
• Knowledge of EYLF & Licensing.
• Confident with KPI’s & Team Leadership.

Experience Required:
• Minimum 12 months experience as an Assistant Centre Director/2IC in a similar service.

For your hard work and dedication to the role we are offering:
• Fantastic above award salary.
• Great working conditions and environment.
• Privately owned centre.
• Great management support.
• Free training and professional development opportunities.
• Free onsite parking.

If you believe you will be an asset to our team and would like to continue a career in early childhood education, please send through your resume with a cover letter outlining why you would make a suitable candidate for this position to Sarah Tullberg | Regional Manager – sarah.tullberg@guardianchildcare.com.au .

Or click here to apply online.

Child Care Jobs

We are currently looking for a Centre Manager | Director for our centre in Sydenham. This 120 place centre is air conditioned with many modern resources for both the children and staff.

Duties & Responsibilities of the role are:
• Maintaining a high quality standard of care throughout the centre.
• Leading and guiding our great team of staff.
• Rostering and wages.
• Accreditation preparation.
• Purchasing and budgeting for the centre.
• Liaising with parents and management.
• Planning and programming.

Qualifications Required:
• Diploma in Children’s Services.
• Current First Aid & Anaphylaxis Certificates.
• Police Clearance.
• Working with Children Check.
• Knowledge of NCAC & Licensing.
• Confident with KPI’s & Team Leadership.

Experience Required:
• Minimum 12 months experience as a Centre Director/Manager in a similar service.

For your hard work and dedication to the role we are offering:
• Fantastic above award salary.
• Great working conditions and environment.
• Privately owned centre.
• Great management support.
• Free training and professional development opportunities.
• Free onsite parking.

If you believe you will be an asset to our team and would like to continue a career in early childhood education, please send through your resume with a cover letter outlining why you would make a suitable candidate for this position to Sarah Tullberg | Regional Manager | sarah.tullberg@guardianchildcare.com.au

Or click here to apply online.

Our network in Melbourne is growing and WE ARE HIRING!

We are looking for Early Childhood specialists in the following roles across all areas in the general Melbourne area:

• Centre Managers
• Early Childhood Teachers
• Room Leaders/Diploma Qualified
• Assistants/Cert III Qualified
• Trainees

If you are a suitably qualified and passionate Early Childhood professional, we want to hear from you!

While all our centres operate independently within their own communities, they each have the support of a dedicated group of experts who are committed to your career development and job satisfaction. All of our centres are great places to work and have motivated and committed staff. If you would like to explore the opportunity to be a part of our team, please apply below, including which area of Melbourne you prefer and which role you are interested in. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Apply with your cover letter advising which position and your availability – don’t forget to also send us your resume with your current work experience and qualifications to Jo Hardwick | HR Manager | jo.hardwick@guardianchildcare.com.au

Or click here to apply online.