About us
Wattle Planet Early Learning Vermont South is a well-established, purpose-built 100-place service with five thoughtfully designed rooms — and a team that genuinely loves what they do. We are a values-led organisation, not profit-driven, and our strength lies in warm partnerships with families, strong community connections, and a deep commitment to quality education and care.(check our google reviews!)
We’ve been operating successfully for two years and have built a stable, experienced, and passionate team. Now we’re looking for the right leader to bring them together, lead with heart, and help them continue to grow.
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The opportunity
As we continue growing, We’re looking for a warm, inspiring, values-aligned leader who genuinely believes that children, families, and educators come first.
You’ll be well-supported from day one:
- An experienced Educational Leader (non-contact) to support pedagogy and compliance
- A dedicated Administration Assistant (non-contact) to handle centre admin
- A caring, accessible Operations Manager and Assistant Provider who lead collaboratively — no layers of hierarchy, no red tape
This structure is intentional. It frees you to focus on what matters: leadership, mentoring, relationships, and professional growth.
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What we offer
- Salary from $88,000 per year + salary packaging(inc WRP)
- Flexible working hours — 30 to 38 hours per week, full-time or part-time
- Genuine work–life balance, not just a talking point
- Childcare fee assistance for your own children
- Employee discounts, free meals and drinks on shift
- Paid parental leave
- Funded professional development and a structured mentoring program
- Work-from-home flexibility where the role allows
- A leadership team that trusts you, backs you, and does what it promises
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About you
You are a qualified, experienced Centre Manager (or Deputy ready to step up) who:
- Holds an approved Early Childhood qualification (Diploma minimum; Bachelor preferred)
- Has demonstrated leadership experience in a long day care setting
- Leads through relationships, trust, and genuine care — not checklists
- Has a thorough understanding of the National Quality Framework and EYLF
- Is committed to embedding the 11 Child Safe Standards into everyday practice
- Values quality over shortcuts and people over process
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Ready to learn more?
Visit us at wattleplanet.com.au or send us an email at vs@wattleplanet.com.au — we’d love to hear your story.
We are a Child Safe Organisation and an inclusive employer. We warmly welcome applications from all people, particularly those identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
