Centre Manager - Mayfield Early Education Cairns

Are you ready to lead with heart, inspire a team, and shape the next generation — right here in beautiful Cairns?

This is your chance to step into a rewarding Centre Manager role with Mayfield Early Education, where you’ll make a real difference in your community while being supported by a network of passionate, like-minded leaders across our Cairns centres.

At Mayfield, we believe in genuine connections — with families, children, our teams, and the local community. If you’re an experienced early childhood leader who’s proud to call Cairns home (or nearby!), we’d love you to bring your leadership, energy, and passion to our team.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Centre Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind your centre’s success — blending strong leadership with a warm, community-focused approach.
Your role will include:

• Leading, mentoring, and supporting a passionate team of educators
• Building strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and the local community
• Driving quality practice through the EYLF, NQS, and Child Safe Standards
• Overseeing daily operations, including rostering, compliance, and enrolments
• Championing Mayfield’s culture — celebrating wins and creating a positive, inclusive workplace
• Partnering with families to ensure every child thrives in a safe and inspiring environment
  

In short, you’ll make sure your centre isn’t just meeting standards — it’s exceeding them every single day.
Why Mayfield?

At Mayfield, we look after the people who care for our little legends. You’ll be part of a supportive, close-knit leadership community that shares ideas, celebrates successes, and has each other’s backs.

We offer:

• Supportive management & an awesome team culture – you’ll never feel like “just a number” here
• Career pathways & professional development – monthly leadership series, networking opportunities, and nationally recognised training (Cert III, Diploma, Bachelor, and Management-level qualifications)
• Plenty of room to grow – if you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’ll back you all the way
• Reward & Recognition programs – we see you, value you, and celebrate your achievements
• Generous childcare discounts across any Mayfield centre for your own children
• Above Award rates and a 10% wage uplift through the Educator Retention Grant
• Wellbeing support for you and your family through our partnership with Sonder
  

Why You?

You’re a natural leader who thrives on connection, collaboration, and creating positive team cultures. You’ll bring:

• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• A deep understanding of EYLF, NQS, and the Rating & Assessment process
• A genuine commitment to high-quality education and child safety
• A Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education
• A valid Blue Card, current First Aid/CPR, and relevant child protection training (or willingness to obtain)

Why Now?

The early childhood sector has never been more meaningful — and Mayfield is growing fast across Cairns. This is the perfect time to join a thriving, supportive network that values your expertise and empowers you to lead with confidence.

If you’re a legendary leader ready to take the next step or a seasoned Manager looking for a fresh, community-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to lead, grow, and thrive right here in Cairns? Apply today and discover how you can build a rewarding career with Mayfield Early Education.

Mayfield Early Education, including its Board, Management, Employees and Volunteers are committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children. Our organisation has zero tolerance for child abuse and neglect.  We strongly uphold our child safety policies & procedures, and we actively work to create a child-safe environment. As part of our commitment, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive background checks, including reference checks, Working with Children Check (WWCC), child protection training and other relevant screening as required. We expect all staff to uphold our values of respect, inclusion, and child protection always.

Mayfield Childcare Limited celebrates diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for every team member. We welcome applicants of all genders, orientations, races, and backgrounds, believing that the more diverse our team, the more we can teach the next generation about respect, equality, and fairness. Join us in shaping a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

Mayfield Childcare Limited acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land – the Wurundjeri people, and pay our respects to their Elders, both past and present.

r respects to their Elders, both past and present.