Assistant Centre Manager

Young Academics Early Learning Centre; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Academics Early Learning Centre in Tallawong, NSW, is seeking an Assistant Centre Manager to support the Centre Manager with day-to-day leadership, operations and performance, while continuing to deliver high-quality education and care for children.

This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, with early starts and a focus on mentoring staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, safeguarding children, and building strong relationships with families and the local community.

Qualifications

• ACECQA-approved qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Demonstrated leadership capability to mentor and support educators.
• Strong knowledge of NQS, ECC Regulations and child protection requirements.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check and First Aid/CPR certificates.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Manager with day-to-day leadership, operations and performance.
• Mentor and develop educators through coaching and feedback.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality education programs.
• Promote child-safe culture and partnerships with families and community.
• Assist with staffing, occupancy, planning and administrative tasks.
• Act as Responsible Person and support Centre Manager when delegated.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring educators

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Organisation

Education

ACECQA-approved qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Young Academics Early Learning Centre is a leading and reputable provider with more than 45 centres across New South Wales. We are currently seeking a passionate Assistant Centre Manager to join our Tallawong leadership team.

About The Role

As an Assistant Centre Manager, you will work closely with the Centre Manager to support the day-to-day leadership, operations and performance of the service while continuing to deliver high-quality education and care.

You will support regulatory compliance, mentor and develop educators, build strong relationships with families and contribute to a positive, collaborative and child-safe culture. This is a great opportunity to grow your leadership capability, contribute to centre-wide success and step into Centre Manager responsibilities when delegated.

This position is a full-time role – Monday to Friday between 6:30 am – 6:00 pm.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Manager with the day-to-day leadership, operations and performance of the service.
• Mentor and support educators through coaching, professional development and ongoing feedback.
• Support regulatory compliance, quality improvement and the delivery of high-quality educational programs.
• Promote a positive, collaborative and child-safe culture, embedding safeguarding practices across the service.
• Support staffing, supervision, enrolments, occupancy, administration and operational planning.
• Build strong partnerships with families and the wider community, promoting open and inclusive communication.
• Conduct room observations and operational checks to support quality, safety and continuous improvement.
• Act as Responsible Person and assist with Centre Manager responsibilities when delegated.

About You

• An ACECQA-approved qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Demonstrated leadership capability and the ability to mentor and support educators.
• Strong knowledge of the NQS, Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, child protection and regulatory requirements.
• Current and valid NSW Employee Working with Children Check.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Current National Mandatory Child Protection certification.
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine commitment to child safety, safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Child Safety Matters

At Young Academics, we prioritise children's safety and wellbeing. Our values, actions and decisions are guided by our genuine commitment to upholding the rights, interests, needs and voices of children in our care. You will be required to provide a minimum of two professional referees as part of the recruitment process. Young Academics conducts reference checks, will verify that you hold a valid WWCC for paid work, and confirms that you do not have any prohibition or statutory notices against you. Young Academics uses CCTV in our centres and works closely with the regulatory authorities to report any child safety concerns. Visit our website for more information on our Child Safe Practices.