Assistant Centre Manager – Early Learning Leader

Young Academics Early Learning Centre; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Academics Early Learning Centre is seeking an Assistant Centre Manager to support the Centre Manager in leadership, daily operations and performance of the service. You will mentor educators, ensure regulatory compliance and contribute to high-quality education and care.

The role runs full-time, Monday to Friday, with early starts between 6:30 am and 6:00 pm. You will help drive quality programs, safeguarding, and a positive team culture within Tallawong.

Qualifications

• Requires ACECQA-approved qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Demonstrated leadership capability and ability to mentor and support educators.
• Strong knowledge of NQS, Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, child protection and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Manager with 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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Relationships

Regulatory knowledge

Education

ACECQA-approved qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Young Academics Early Learning Centre is seeking an Assistant Centre Manager to support the Centre Manager in leadership, daily operations and performance of the service. You will mentor educators, ensure regulatory compliance and contribute to high-quality education and care.

The role runs full-time, Monday to Friday, with early starts between 6:30 am and 6:00 pm. You will help drive quality programs, safeguarding, and a positive team culture within Tallawong.