Assistant Centre Director / Assistant Centre Manager

Tradewind Australia Pty; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent or fixed-term opportunities

Leadership development

Established service

Positive workplace culture

Job summary

Tradewind Australia Pty is partnering with a well-established Melbourne early learning service to recruit an experienced Assistant Centre Manager. This permanent or fixed-term role supports daily operations and leads educators across multiple rooms.

You’ll collaborate with the Centre Manager, manage rostering, onboarding and staff development, and help deliver a safe, inclusive learning environment for children and families.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent.
• Experience in an Assistant Centre Manager or senior role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid understanding of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard and EYLF.
• Experience with rostering and day-to-day service operations.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Centre Manager with the effective daily operation of the service.
• Providing leadership, guidance and support to educators across multiple rooms.
• Assisting with staff rostering, workforce planning and operational requirements.
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and staff development.
• Building positive relationships with children, families and the wider community.
• Stepping into the Centre Manager's responsibilities when required.
• Contributing to the Quality Improvement Plan and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Rostering

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Assistant Centre Manager | Inner West Melbourne | Permanent & Fixed-Term Opportunities

Ready to take the next step in your early childhood leadership career?

Tradewind Australia is partnering with a well-established early learning service in Melbourne's Inner West to recruit an experienced Assistant Centre Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a large, established service where you can make a meaningful contribution to daily operations, support a dedicated team and help deliver high-quality outcomes for children and families.

Opportunities are available for candidates seeking either a permanent position or a fixed-term contract while the service recruits its next long-term Centre Manager.

The Opportunity

• Position: Assistant Centre Manager

• Location: Melbourne's Inner West

• Employment: Permanent or fixed-term contract

• Salary: $99,400-$110,400 + superannuation, depending on experience

Working closely with the Centre Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of a large, multi-room early learning service. This is an ideal opportunity for an established Assistant Centre Manager or an experienced early childhood professional ready to step into a broader leadership role.

About the Role

As Assistant Centre Manager, you will help drive the day-to-day operations of the service while supporting educators to deliver a safe, inclusive and high-quality learning environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Centre Manager with the effective daily operation of the service

• Providing leadership, guidance and support to educators across multiple rooms

• Assisting with staff rostering, workforce planning and operational requirements

• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and staff development

• Building positive relationships with children, families and the wider community

• Responding to family enquiries and supporting the resolution of concerns

• Maintaining compliance with the National Quality Framework and relevant legislation

• Contributing to the Quality Improvement Plan and continuous improvement initiatives

• Supporting educational practice in line with the Early Years Learning Framework

• Helping maintain a positive team culture focused on collaboration, accountability and child wellbeing

• Stepping into the Centre Manager's responsibilities when required

About You

You are a proactive and capable early childhood professional who enjoys supporting others, solving problems and helping a service run smoothly.

You will bring:

• A Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or an equivalent recognised qualification

• Experience in an Assistant Centre Manager, Assistant Director, Educational Leader or similar senior role

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Confidence supporting educators, managing competing priorities and making sound decisions

• A solid understanding of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard and EYLF

• Experience with compliance, rostering and day-to-day service operations

• A collaborative approach to leadership and a genuine commitment to children's safety and wellbeing

• The ability to build positive relationships with families and colleagues

Most importantly, you will be someone who leads by example, supports their team and takes pride in creating a welcoming environment for children, families and educators.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary: $99,400-$110,400 + superannuation

• Flexible employment options: Permanent or fixed-term opportunities

• Leadership development: Work closely with the Centre Manager and strengthen your operational leadership skills

• An established service: Join a large, multi-room early learning environment

• A meaningful role: Help create a positive experience for children, families and educators every day

Why Work With Tradewind Australia?

Tradewind Australia specialises in connecting passionate professionals with rewarding opportunities across Early Childhood, Education, Social Care and Community Services.

Our team takes the time to understand your experience, career goals and what matters most to you, providing support throughout the recruitment process.

Commitment to Child Safety and Equal Opportunity

Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people. We expect all candidates to share this commitment and uphold relevant child safety legislation, the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and applicable organisational policies.

Successful applicants will be required to satisfy relevant screening and compliance requirements, including a valid Working with Children Check and any other checks required for the position.

Tradewind Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.