Vacancy Details
POSITION VACANT
EARLY LEARNING – CENTRE MANAGER
Term: Full-time
Location Wishart, Brisbane.
Brisbane Adventist Early Learning - Early Learning and Kindergarten - Brisbane Adventist College
Company: Seventh-day Adventist Schools (South Queensland) Limited
Applications close: Friday, 23 October 2026
Seventh-day Adventist Schools South Queensland Ltd. is seeking a creative, dynamic, experienced, expert, Early Childhood Teacher/Educator to lead as the Centre Manager, at Brisbane Adventist Early Learning. This is a full-time permanent position. As a member of the Brisbane Adventist Early Learning community, you will lead a passionate team, committed to advancing the Seventh-day Adventist identity of the Centre. This includes inspiring children in their learning, development, and wellbeing in a Christian environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and manage a high-quality Adventist early childhood service by mentoring educators, nurturing children’s spiritual and educational development, building strong community partnerships, overseeing operations and compliance, and driving continuous improvement in line with the National Quality Standards.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- hold a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood or equivalent (recognised by ACECQA)
- have knowledge of the National Quality Framework and Standards and the Early Years Learning Framework and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guide
- have First Aid, CPR and Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification
- hold a valid Blue Card and current Police Check
- experience in supporting the professional learning and reflective practice of Educators
- experience in role modelling and scaffolding where necessary, teacher and educator understanding of how children’s learning and development informs programs and practices
- experience in leading Educators and managing the day-to-day operations of an Early Childhood Centre
- the ability to facilitate and apply critical and reflective thinking skills to analyse and challenge conventional practice and ideas
- be adaptable and innovative, nurturing a culture where everyone can belong, grow, and thrive
- be improvement focussed in the best interests of families, children, and the Centre staff
The successful applicant must be a baptised and practising member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.
This Early Learning Service is committed to child safety by providing a safe culture, safe operations, and a safe environment. Only applicants with a current WWCC will be considered for this role.
Terms and Conditions, including salary will be per the the Seventh-day Adventist Schools (South Queensland) Limited Teachers Enterprise Agreement 2024.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST:
Applications can be emailed to Gary Marsters, Director of Education – Seventh-day Adventist Schools (South Queensland Ltd) at [email protected]. Applications should include a letter of application and a current resume with a minimum of 3 referees including contact details.
