Assistant Centre Manager - Wallan

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Big Childcare is a family-owned OSHC provider with a strong reputation across Australia for our quality care and enriching programs. We're passionate about creating engaging, safe and fun environments where children can thrive outside of school hours and we pride ourselves on putting children, families and our team at the heart of everything we do.

We are currently seeking an experienced, motivated, and child-safe–focused Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Assistant Centre Manager to lead our dynamic service at Wallan Primary School at Wallan. 

About the Role

This role is ideal for an experienced educator ready to step into a leadership support role, working closely with the Centre Manager to ensure high-quality care, smooth operations and meaningful relationships with children, families and the school community.

You'll work across split shifts Monday to Friday:

6.30am- 8.30am 

3.30 pm - 6.30pm

Total hours per week: 38 (including admin time)

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Staff Support

• Support the Centre Manager in leading and mentoring a team of educators.
• Take on leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Centre Manager.
• Assist with team meetings, shift planning and daily staff co-ordination.
• Promote a positive and collaborative team culture.

Compliance & Safety

• Assist in ensuring compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Law & Regulations, and Big Childcare policies.
• Maintain accurate records such as attendance, incident reports and medication logs.
• Help uphold high standards of health, hygiene and safety at all times.

Program Delivery & Child Engagement

• Support the planning and delivery of a play-based, child-led program aligned with the "My Time, Our Place" framework.
• Actively engage with children to create a welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Help ensure activities are developmentally appropriate and meet the interests of the children.

Family & Community Engagement

• Build positive, respectful relationships with families.
• Act as a key point of contact in the absence of the Centre Manager.
• Collaborate with the school community to support seamless service integration.

About You

You’re a confident and capable Educator with a genuine passion for working with children and a commitment to their wellbeing and safety. You thrive in dynamic environments and bring energy, professionalism and care to everything you do.

Essential Requirements

• A Certificate III (or higher) in Early Childhood Education, School Age Education and Care, or equivalent (as approved by ACECQA).
• Minimum 1–2 years' experience in an OSHC or early childhood setting.
• Sound knowledge of the NQF, NQS and relevant National Law & Regulations.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates.
• A valid Working with Children Check (WWC) or equivalent.

Previous OSHC Assistant Centre Manager experience is preferred but not essential for this

role.

What We Offer

• Above-award pay + ECEC Wage Retention + super.
• End-of-year staff celebration.
• Supportive Area Managers & Head Office with a high retention rate in the role.
• Opportunities for genuine career growth and development.

Apply Today!

We have a BIG opportunity waiting for the right person at Big Childcare, so what are

you waiting for?

Apply now with your resume and cover letter, we'd love to hear from you.

JOB ID: 2026-0117

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