Assistant Centre Manager - Tarneit North

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Paid Birthday Leave

Leadership development

Employee assistance program

Competitive salary

Job summary

Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten is seeking an experienced Assistant Centre Manager for our Tarneit North centre in Victoria. You will work closely with the Centre Manager to lead daily operations, mentor educators, and deliver high-quality learning experiences for children.

You will support families and staff, drive quality outcomes, and contribute to career growth within a supportive leadership team dedicated to child safety, inclusion and strong community connections.

Qualifications

• ACECQA approved Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education.
• Experience in Assistant Centre Manager or Educational Leader roles is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of EYLF, NQS and Education and Care Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Manager with day-to-day operations and leadership of the service.
• Mentor and motivate educators to deliver high-quality educational programs.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and the local community.
• Support compliance with the National Quality Framework, Education and Care Regulations and company policies.
• Assist with enrollments, occupancy, rostering and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and engaged team culture.
• Support the Centre Manager in achieving quality, financial and operational goals.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

EYLF knowledge

NQS knowledge

Communication

First Aid

WWC Check

XAP

Education

ACECQA Diploma

Bachelor of ECE

Tools

XAP software

Job description

21d ago , from Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten

Assistant Centre Manager Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten

Location: Tarneit North, Victoria

Assistant Centre Manager Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten is seeking a passionate and experienced Assistant Centre Manager to join our team at our Tarneit North centre.

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

If you are an experienced educator or emerging leader who enjoys mentoring teams, supporting families, and driving quality outcomes, this role offers genuine career growth and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

Connect. Learn. Grow

At Aspire, our purpose is to shape a positive future for children through our Grow, Learn and Connect curriculum. We believe strong relationships, collaboration, and a love of learning are the foundation of high quality early education for children, families and educators.

About Tarneit North

Our Tarneit North centre is a welcoming, purpose built early learning service with modern learning environments, strong community connections, and a supportive leadership team. We are committed to delivering exceptional early childhood education while fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high performing team culture.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the Centre Manager, you will support the leadership and daily operations of the service while inspiring and guiding educators to achieve outstanding outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Manager with the day to day operations and leadership of the service
• Mentor and motivate educators to deliver high quality educational programs
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and the local community
• Support compliance with the National Quality Framework, Education and Care Services Regulations, and company policies
• Assist with enrolments, occupancy, rostering, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaged team culture
• Support the Centre Manager in achieving quality, financial, and operational goals

About You

You are organised, approachable, and passionate about early childhood education, with:

• ACECQA approved Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
• Previous experience as an Assistant Centre Manager, Educational Leader, Lead Educator, or similar leadership role
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), National Quality Standard (NQS), and Education and Care Regulations
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Confidence leading teams and managing multiple priorities
• Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications
• Current Working With Children Check and National Police Check
• Experience using XAP or similar childcare management software is desirable

Why Join Aspire

• 50% gap fee discount on childcare at Aspire centres
• Paid Birthday Leave
• Ongoing professional development, mentoring, and leadership pathwaysSupportive Area Manager and senior leadership team
• Employee Assistance Program available 24/7
• Competitive salary package
• Genuine career progression opportunities within a rapidly growing organisation

Our Values

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

Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten is committed to child safety, inclusion, and cultural safety. We proudly support Reconciliation and value diversity in all its forms.

Additional information

• 50% childcare discount plus Paid Birthday Leave
• Career progression with ongoing leadership development
• Supportive Centre Manager and Area Manager in a growing organisation