Assistant Centre Manager - Googong West

Aspire Early Education; Googong; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gap fee discount

Birthday leave

Professional development pathways

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Aspire Early Education is seeking an Assistant Centre Manager for Googong West. This role supports the Centre Manager in daily operations, leading a passionate team to deliver high-quality learning experiences for children and families.

You will mentor educators, foster a collaborative culture, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with NQS and Aspire policies. A strong leader with relevant qualifications will thrive here.

Qualifications

• ACECQA approved Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.
• Experience in a leadership role in an early childhood service preferred.
• Strong understanding of EYE Framework, NQS, and Regulations.
• Ability to mentor and develop educators and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Manager with daily leadership and operations.
• Mentor, coach and inspire educators to achieve high quality outcomes.
• Develop a positive, engaged team culture and strong relationships with families.
• Support enrolments, occupancy, rostering, staffing, and improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to achieving quality, operational and financial goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Teamwork

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in ECE

Tools

XAP

Job description

Assistant Centre Manager, Googong West (Brand New Centre)

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten is seeking a passionate and experienced Assistant Centre Manager to join our team at Googong West.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside the Centre Manager, supporting the day to day operations of the service while helping to create exceptional outcomes for children, families, and educators.

If you are an experienced Assistant Centre Manager or an emerging leader ready for your next step, this opportunity offers the chance to strengthen your leadership capabilities and grow your career with one of Australia's fastest growing early education providers.

Connect. Learn. Grow.

At Aspire, our purpose is to shape a positive future for children through our Connect. Learn. Grow. philosophy. We create environments where children, families, and educators feel connected, inspired, and supported to thrive.

With centres across Victoria, New South Wales, and Western Australia, Aspire continues to grow while remaining committed to providing exceptional early learning experiences and investing in our people.

About Googong West

Our Googong West centre provides engaging indoor and outdoor learning environments designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and meaningful learning.

Our leadership team is focused on building a strong and supportive team culture where educators feel valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow.

At Googong West, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the continued growth of the service while building strong relationships with children, families, educators, and the local community.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the Centre Manager, you will play an important leadership role in supporting the daily operations of the service, developing educators, and driving quality outcomes across the centre.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Manager with the daily leadership and operations of the service
• Mentor, coach, and inspire educators to achieve high quality outcomes
• Support the development of a positive, engaged, and collaborative team culture
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and the local community
• Support compliance with the National Quality Framework, Education and Care Services Regulations, and Aspire policies
• Assist with enrolments, occupancy, rostering, staffing, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support the achievement of quality, operational, and financial goals
• Contribute to creating a safe, welcoming, and inspiring learning environment

About You

You are a confident, motivated, and approachable leader who is passionate about early childhood education and supporting teams to succeed.

To be successful, you will have:

• ACECQA approved Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
• Previous experience as an Assistant Centre Manager, Educational Leader, Lead Educator, or in a similar leadership position
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standard, and Education and Care Services Regulations
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship building skills
• Ability to mentor and support educators in their professional development
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Current First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis qualifications
• Current Working With Children Check
• Current National Police Check
• Experience using XAP or similar childcare management software will be highly regarded

Why Join Aspire?

• 50% childcare gap fee discount at Aspire centres
• Paid Birthday Leave
• Ongoing professional development and leadership pathways
• Supportive Area Manager and experienced leadership team
• Employee Assistance Program available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Competitive salary package
• Genuine opportunities for career progression across our growing network

Our Values

At Aspire, our values guide everything we do:

• Inspiring and Nurturing
• Building Trust
• Empowering Excellence
• Connecting Communities

Child Safety Commitment

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their wellbeing.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and supported.

We proudly support Reconciliation and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.