Assistant Centre Manager - Deanside

Assistant Centre Manager
Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten
Location: Deanside, Victoria

 Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten is seeking a passionate and experienced Assistant Centre Manager to join our team at our Deanside 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 Deanside

Our Deanside 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 pathways
• Supportive 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.

If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to shaping the future of early childhood education.