Assistant Centre Director, Early Childhood Leadership

Government schools; Clunes; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Early Learning Victoria is seeking a Centre Manager to oversee daily operations at the new Clunes-based service. You will help deliver high-quality programs and ensure compliance with national laws, the National Quality Framework and child safety standards.

You will lead teaching teams, support enrolments and budgeting with ELV Central team assistance, and foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace culture for staff and families.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated management and leadership experience in early childhood education and care.
• Extensive knowledge of Education Care Services National Law, National Quality Framework and Child Safe Standards.
• Experience in financial management and administration for early childhood education and care.
• Ability to lead teaching teams and manage staff.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with staff, children and families.
• Experience working with vulnerable families.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Centre Director to oversee daily operations at the service.
• Assist in delivering high-quality programs.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, organisational policies and procedures.
• Support staff recruitment, development and enrolment management, with assistance from the ELV Central team.
• Foster a positive team culture which contributes to a sustainable workforce.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Financial management

Staff management

Communication skills

Vulnerable groups experience

Education

Diploma in ECEC

Bachelor of Education

Job description

Early Learning Victoria is seeking a Centre Manager to oversee daily operations at the new Clunes-based service. You will help deliver high-quality programs and ensure compliance with national laws, the National Quality Framework and child safety standards.

You will lead teaching teams, support enrolments and budgeting with ELV Central team assistance, and foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace culture for staff and families.