Assistant Centre Manager (Craigieburn)

Elevation Early Learning; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award Wages

Reward & Recognition program - 100+ %s

50% off childcare fees

Employee referral incentive program

On-site car parking

Work close to home

Career growth opportunities

Rotating Roster - Mon to Fri

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Elevation Early Learning is seeking an Assistant Centre Manager to support the Centre Manager in delivering a high-quality early learning environment. You will help implement programs and partnerships that enhance Early Years Learning Plans under the EYLF framework, ensuring a safe, engaging space for children while fostering team collaboration and professional growth.

You will oversee staff rostering, supervise a capable team, and contribute to continuous improvement in program delivery,

Qualifications

• Experience in the Early Learning sector with progression to senior roles
• Experience supervising or mentoring a team
• Experience in educational programming per EYLF/NQF
• Strong rostering and staff management capabilities

Responsibilities

• Assist the Centre Manager to ensure efficient and effective management of the early learning centre
• Support the Centre Manager to develop and implement programs and partnerships to enhance Early Years Learning Plans
• Oversee health and wellbeing of children and staff, and strengthen children’s social, emotional, intellectual and physical development

Skills

Early Learning experience

Leadership

Staff supervision

Educational programming

Roster management

NQF & EYLF knowledge

Tools

XAP

QIKKIDS

Time Target

MS Office

Job description

• Rewards & Recognition Program | Discounts off major retailers
• 50% off Childcare Fees

About Elevation Early Learning

At Elevation Early Learning, we create welcoming, inclusive environments where every child feels safe, supported and inspired. By recognising each child’s unique strengths, interests and needs, we provide play-based experiences that build curiosity, confidence, relationships and a lifelong love of learning.

Our educators and leaders bring care, professionalism and purpose to their work each day. Together with families and the wider community, we create a positive culture where children and team members are encouraged to grow, contribute and reach their potential.

Join Elevation Early Learning and be part of a supportive team making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families every day.

How working at Elevation Early Learning benefits YOU?

• Above Award Wages
• Reward & Recognition program - offering discounts on over 100 retail outlets including supermarkets, restaurants, gym memberships, cinemas and more.
• 50% off childcare fees
• Employee referral incentive program
• On-site car parking
• Work close to home
• Opportunities for career growth
• Rotating Roster - Monday to Friday
• Employee Assistance Program

If you want to join us in this incredible journey as an Assistant Centre Manager, your role will be:

• To provide support to the Centre Manager to ensure the efficient and effective management of the early learning centre.
• To support the Centre Manager to develop and implement programs and partnerships to enhance and support development of Early Years Learning Plans in accordance with the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Support the Centre Manager to oversee the effectiveness of the centre with regards to the health and well-being of the children and staff, which also includes enhancing the children's educational opportunities through strengthening their social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.

As a compassionate and inspiring Assistant Centre Manager, you will have:

• Previous experience working in the Early Learning sector; preferably including time spent working as an Educator showing progression to more senior roles such as Room Leader, Educational Leader or 3IC/2IC roles.
• Must have experience working with children.
• Experience supervising or mentoring a team of staff members.
• Experience in all aspects of educational programming within the Early Years Framework; including the development of Centre’s resources, books, posters.
• Experience developing and managing staff rosters.Proven experience within a leadership role.
• Sound, practical working knowledge and implementation of the National Quality Framework and the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Solid computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft packages; proficiency in the use of XAP, QIKKIDS and Time Target, or similar systems.

Elevation Early Learning is committed to being a child safe environment and has a zero tolerance to child abuse. We have a duty of care to prevent child abuse and identify risks early, including reducing and removing these risks.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.