Centre Manager

Location: Dubbo, NSW

About the Opportunity

Radical Recruitment is proud to partner with a highly regarded early childhood education provider in Dubbo, NSW, to appoint a passionate and experienced Centre Manager. This full-time leadership role offers a unique opportunity to make a genuine impact in a purpose-driven environment that values innovation, quality care, and child-led learning.

What You’ll Be Doing?

As Centre Director, you will lead and inspire a team of dedicated educators to deliver exceptional outcomes for children and families. Your role will include:

  • Providing strategic leadership and daily operational oversight

  • Ensuring compliance with National Quality Standards and regulations

  • Mentoring and supporting your team to grow professionally

  • Creating a warm, inclusive, and nurturing environment for children

  • Building strong partnerships with families and the local community

  • Managing budgets, enrolments, and resources effectively

  • Representing the centre during tours, recruitment and marketing initiatives

What You’ll Need to Succeed?

We’re looking for a confident, people-first leader with:

  • Previous experience in a Centre Manager or senior leadership role in ECEC

  • A Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or a Diploma in Early Childhood with significant leadership experience

  • A deep understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and NQS

  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills

  • A genuine passion for nurturing child development and team culture

What’s On Offer?

This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to shape the culture and quality of a well-established centre while enjoying a supportive leadership network. Benefits include:

  • Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance for eligible candidates

  • Sign-on and retention bonuses

  • An extra day off on your birthday

  • Annual Wellbeing Day (accumulates over time)

  • 17.5% annual leave loading

  • Professional development opportunities, including interstate conferences and sector events

  • Team awards, social events, and a culture that celebrates wins

Why Dubbo?

Located in the heart of the Orana region, Dubbo offers a unique lifestyle balance — vibrant community, affordable living, and access to nature, with all the support and opportunity of a growing regional hub.

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced ECEC leader ready to take the next step, we want to hear from you.