Assistant Centre Manager - Early Learning Centre

seek.com.au; Frankston; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking an Assistant Centre Manager for our early learning centre in Victoria. The role focuses on day-to-day operations, administration, enrolments, compliance and supporting educators and families.

Working with the Centre Manager, you will balance office-based tasks with time on the floor, lead administrative systems, and help maintain high standards of quality and child safety. A Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education is preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education; leadership potential.
• Experience in senior educator, leadership or admin roles in ECE.
• Strong computer, administration and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage enrolment enquiries, waitlists, bookings and family communications.
• Maintain accurate records, registers and compliance documentation.
• Support rostering, staffing administration and family accounts.
• Assist with regulatory compliance, internal audits and quality improvement.
• Monitor staff training, qualifications and required documentation.
• Support the Centre Manager with daily operations and team leadership.
• Help develop efficient administrative systems and processes.

Skills

Organisation

Detail-oriented

Initiative

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Bachelor in Early Childhood Education or related field

Tools

Office software

Job description

Assistant Centre Manager

Love early childhood education but thrive on administration, organisation and leadership? This could be the perfect next step!

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and motivated Assistant Centre Manager to join our growing, family-owned early learning centre.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced early childhood professional who enjoys the operational side of running a centre and takes pride in maintaining high standards of organisation, compliance and quality.

About the Role

Working closely with our Centre Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day operations of the service. The position offers a balance of office-based – administration, enrolments, compliance and operational support and time working alongside educators, supporting children and maintaining strong relationships with families.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage enrolment enquiries, waitlists, bookings and family communications.
• Maintain accurate records, registers and compliance documentation.
• Support rostering, staffing administration and family accounts.
• Assist with regulatory compliance, internal audits and quality improvement.
• Monitor staff training, qualifications and required documentation.
• Support the Centre Manager with daily operations and team leadership.
• Help develop efficient administrative systems and processes.

About You

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented and confident taking initiative.

• A Diploma qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care, or Bachelor.
• Experience in a senior educator, leadership or administrative role within early childhood.
• Strong computer, administration and time-management skills.
• Sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive attitude and genuine commitment to child safety and quality education.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive, family-owned early learning centre.
• Dedicated office time with meaningful operational responsibilities.
• Opportunity to develop your leadership and management career.
• Collaborative team and supportive management.
• Professional development and opportunities for growth.
• Competitive remuneration based on experience.

If you're an early childhood professional who loves being organised, enjoys administration and is ready to take the next step in leadership, we'd love to hear from you!