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As an Assistant Centre Manager at Young Academics, you will assist with daily operations and leadership of the centre, working closely with the Centre Manager to deliver outstanding outcomes. Your leadership will guide the team, ensure compliance, support high-quality programs, and build strong relationships with families and the wider community. You will support meaningful learning experiences and environments that reflect best practice and align with our service philosophy. As a service, compliance and child safety remain our highest priority, and you will be expected to uphold our child-safe practices in all aspects of your role. You will collaborate with staff to build strong, respectful partnerships with children, families and the wider community, fostering a supportive environment that enhances children’s wellbeing, confidence, and lifelong love of learning. A great opportunity to mentor others, influence centre-wide success, and step into Centre Manager duties when required.
Job Responsibility:
Provide operational and leadership support to the Centre Manager and broader team
Contribute to daily compliance, audits, and centre checklists to maintain safety and quality
Assist in the mentoring and development of educators through coaching, supervision and ongoing feedback
Build strong relationships with families, managing communication and feedback promptly and professionally
Monitor learning environments, classroom displays and resources to ensure alignment with Young Academics’ standards
Build strong partnerships with the local community
Assist with managing budgets, occupancy, rostering, and administrative tasks efficiently to optimise the centre's performance
Demonstrate a strong attention to detail in keeping accurate records & evaluating programs
Guide processes and systems within the centre, adhering to the ECA Code of Ethics, specifically experience with OWNA or willingness to learn
Requirements:
Minimum of 2 years' experience leading and managing an Early Learning Centre
Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Care or Working towards ECT with a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care from a nationally approved registered training organisation
Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
Valid Employee Working with Children Check
Child Protection Certificate (NSW Department of Education approved)
Commitment to upholding a Child Safe Organisation and inclusive practices