Annabelle Austin
Brookwater
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Early Childhood professional with 8 years of experience and 3 years in leadership roles, including the successful management of a brand-new service. Holding a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, I am passionate about creating high-quality, inclusive, and sustainable learning environments. I am seeking a Centre Manager/Nominated Supervisor position where I can lead, mentor, and inspire a team of educators while ensuring excellence in care, compliance, and family engagement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Oak Tree Academy Sunnybank (QLD)
06.2025 - Current
- Streamlined daily operations, enhancing workflow efficiency and resource allocation.
- Managed staff schedules, ensuring optimal coverage and operational readiness.
- Led team meetings to align objectives and foster collaborative environment.
- Coordinated events and programs for the center, boosting community engagement and participation.
- Collaborated with center manager to develop and implement policies, procedures, and goals for improved performance.
- Managed daily schedules, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and staff coverage.
- Assisted in budget preparation by providing input on resource needs based on operational projections.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Assistant Centre Manager and Acting Centre Manager
Great Beginnings Kelso (QLD)
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Led daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality service delivery.
- Coordinated team schedules, optimizing resource allocation for peak operational efficiency.
- Facilitated open communication among team members by conducting regular staff meetings and reviews.
- Coordinated events and programs for the center, boosting community engagement and participation.
- Managed daily schedules, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and staff coverage.
- Assisted in budget preparation by providing input on resource needs based on operational projections.
- Collaborated with center manager to develop and implement policies, procedures, and goals for improved performance.
Green Leave North shore (QLD)
03.2023 - 09.2023
Shift Manager
McDonalds Bundaberg west (QLD)
08.2022 - 03.2023
Room leader
Acorn East (QLD)
04.2022 - 08.2022
Room Leader
The pocket Early education center (QLD)
10.2021 - 03.2022
Co- Room Leader
Kekeco – Ferguson Street (VIC)
07.2020 - 09.2021
Co- Room Leader
One tree Puckapunyal (VIC)
09.2019 - 07.2020
Assistant Educator
Journey Early Learning Wallan (VIC)
02.2019 - 10.2019
Trainee
Journey Early Learning Indooroopilly (QLD)
06.2017 - 02.2019
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Education and Care
TLC solutions
01.2019
Tertiary Preparation Program - undefined
University of Southern Queensland
01.2014
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Ipswich Girls Grammar School
01.2013
Certificate II - Business
01.2012
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Oak Tree Academy Sunnybank (QLD)
06.2025 - Current
Assistant Centre Manager and Acting Centre Manager
Great Beginnings Kelso (QLD)
09.2024 - 04.2025
Green Leave North shore (QLD)
03.2023 - 09.2023
Shift Manager
McDonalds Bundaberg west (QLD)
08.2022 - 03.2023
Room leader
Acorn East (QLD)
04.2022 - 08.2022
Room Leader
The pocket Early education center (QLD)
10.2021 - 03.2022
Co- Room Leader
Kekeco – Ferguson Street (VIC)
07.2020 - 09.2021
Co- Room Leader
One tree Puckapunyal (VIC)
09.2019 - 07.2020
Assistant Educator
Journey Early Learning Wallan (VIC)
02.2019 - 10.2019
Trainee
Journey Early Learning Indooroopilly (QLD)
06.2017 - 02.2019
Tertiary Preparation Program - undefined
University of Southern Queensland
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Ipswich Girls Grammar School
Certificate II - Business
Diploma - Early Childhood Education and Care
TLC solutions