Job Centre Manager, Canberra

As Centre Manager at Guardian Forrest, you’ll empower your team, champion ideas, and creating a centre that’s a second home.

We want the best for our community! (and we are sure you do too)! We’re looking for a Centre Manager who’s will drive incredible results and make a great impact for children and teams. If you’ve got what it takes to create an environment where everyone thrives, this is your chance to join one of the best in the industry.

We don’t just talk about great opportunities – we give them to you:

• Drive occupancy and give families an experience to rave about
• Build an exceptional team culture based on our Guardian mindsets.
• Lead your centre with confidence – make it your own
• Inspire your team to be the best, every day

As a Guardian Centre Manager, you’ll:

• Lead with Thrive, our leadership framework that keeps your centre running at its best
• Be supported with a great network of specialists in Curriculum, Compliance & Safety, Facilities, People Management and more
• Enjoy seeing children and the team shine through our To BE Me learning programs
• Ongoing professional development and hands-on leadership experience.
• Enjoy working in a beautiful centre that inspires both children and your team.
• Be recognised and rewarded with competitive pay and great benefits. Your work is highly valued!

Here’s what you’ll bring:

• A track record of running high-performing centres with exceptional results (either Meeting or Exceeding)
• Motivational leadership style
• Ability to connect with families and the local community. Your past centres are well respected and recognised
• A true passion for creating inspiring spaces

The Centre:
Our Guardian Forrest is our proud GOLD winner of the Family Choice Award 2025 priding themselves on their great family experience and engagement.

If you’re ready to lead a centre that feels like a second home, your next chapter starts with us.

Apply now!


Guardian Childcare & Education values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress.

We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

At Guardian Childcare & Education, children's safety and wellbeing are our top priority. We have zero tolerance for any form of abuse or harm. We rigorously screen all potential team members, requiring a 10-year verifiable resume, 5 years of direct manager references, and other security checks to ensure they meet our high standards.
*for those who have not been in employment that long, these expectations will be adjusted.