ECE Assistant Manager — 12-Month Maternity Leave Cover

The Avenue Children's Centre and Kindergarten; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award wages

Professional Community Standards 2025

Personal leave days

Monthly RDO for full-time

Two-week Christmas closure

Paid public holidays

Staff PD days

Ongoing professional development

Supportive workplace culture

Stable staff retention

Community-focused service

Job summary

The Avenue Children's Centre and Kindergarten in Balaclava VIC is seeking an experienced Diploma-qualified Assistant Manager for a 12-month maternity leave position starting November 2026. You will lead a team of around 15 educators, collaborate with families daily and ensure smooth centre operation in the Manager's absence.

The role offers leadership opportunities, a supportive culture and the chance to contribute to high-quality practices within a community-focused service.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent) required.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• At least 2 years' experience as Assistant Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to build positive and respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Experience using Xplor CCMS.
• Knowledge of EYLF, NQS, NQF, National Law and Regulations and Child Safe Standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Manager with day-to-day management and operation of the centre.
• Confidently acting in the Centre Manager's absence to run the centre.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of approximately 15 educators.
• Build and maintain strong, respectful relationships with children and families.
• Assist with enquires, tours, enrolments and family communication.
• Support staff rostering and appropriate staffing arrangements.
• Provide on-floor support and collaborate with educators to maintain high-quality practice.
• Assist with reviewing, implementing and maintaining policies and procedures.
• Support compliance with National Quality Framework and Child Safe Standards.
• Work with Xplor CCMS to support effective use of the system.
• Contribute to a positive, professional, collaborative workplace culture.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Policy implementation

Experience with Xplor CCMS

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Working with Children Check

Mandatory Reporting & Gecko Training

EYLF/NQS/NQF knowledge

Tools

Xplor CCMS

Job description

The Avenue Children's Centre and Kindergarten in Balaclava VIC is seeking an experienced Diploma-qualified Assistant Manager for a 12-month maternity leave position starting November 2026. You will lead a team of around 15 educators, collaborate with families daily and ensure smooth centre operation in the Manager's absence.

The role offers leadership opportunities, a supportive culture and the chance to contribute to high-quality practices within a community-focused service.