Centre Development Manager

Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Category: Education

Salary: 60,000 - 80,000 AUD / yearly

Full-time

Join Edge Early Learning as our new Centre Development Manager and help bring struggling centres back to their best.

Partner with Centre Directors and Area Managers to identify issues and develop practical, tailored solutions.
Mentor and coach centre leaders to rebuild high-performing, cohesive teams.
Support training, recruitment, and onboarding where required.
Help optimise rosters, schedules, and budgets for efficiency and compliance.
Lead quality assurance, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement efforts.
Champion the Edge values and ensure centres reflect our high standards in care, education, and operations.
Liaise with internal teams including Marketing, Family Engagement, and Support Office to drive enrolments and community connection.

A qualification in Early Childhood Education (highly desirable).
Previous leadership or management experience within early childhood education (preferably in a multi-site or turnaround role).
Strong working knowledge of the EYLF, NQS, and compliance frameworks.
Outstanding leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
Confidence working autonomously, with the flexibility to travel often and stay on location as needed.
Valid Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain), First Aid/CPR, driver's licence, and reliable transport.

Edge Early Learning offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, birthday leave, and a warm and welcoming team environment.

Edge Early Learning is a genuinely values-driven business, large enough to offer exciting opportunities to innovate and grow.