Assistant Manager – Billy Button Early Learning,
South Morang
Part Time | Early Childhood Education & Care | South Morang, VIC
Lead with heart in a thriving, established centre.
At Billy Button Early Learning, our core values of
Discovery, Connection and Respect
shape everything we do. Our South Morang centre is a well-established, nature-based Long Day Care service with a strong team culture, engaged families and a holistic approach to children's learning — a place where creative thought is cultivated, play is celebrated, and every child is supported to build confidence, self-worth and a strong sense of identity.
We're now looking for an experienced and passionate
Assistant Manager
to join our South Morang leadership team and help us continue building on everything that makes this centre special.
About the role
As Assistant Manager, you'll work alongside the Centre Manager to support the smooth, high-quality operation of an established service with well-embedded programs, systems and relationships. You'll be a visible, hands-on leader — mentoring a settled and capable team, strengthening existing practice, and stepping confidently into the Nominated Supervisor role when required.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Supporting the Centre Manager in the day-to-day leadership and management of the service, in line with the National Quality Framework, EYLF and all relevant legislation
Assisting the Pedagogical Leader and educators to continually enrich an engaging, play-based program responsive to children's ideas, strengths and abilities
Championing child safety, wellbeing and protection as an everyday priority, including compliance with Child Safe Standards and mandatory reporting obligations
Supporting compliance across health and safety, CCS administration, documentation and regulatory requirements
Contributing to the Quality Improvement Plan,



service philosophy and a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement
Nurturing the warm, genuine partnerships we've built with our families and local community
Acting as Centre Manager/Nominated Supervisor in their absence
About you
You're an early childhood professional who leads with warmth, integrity and a genuine belief in the value of play-based, nature-inspired learning. You'll bring:
A Degree in Early Childhood (ACECQA-approved) or a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent)
A minimum of 3 years' experience in a leadership role in an early childhood service, or 5 years' experience working in early childhood
Sound working knowledge of the EYLF, National Law and Regulations, NQS and Family Assistance Law (CCS)
Experience across administration, curriculum development, family and community liaison, and staff development and mentoring
Willingness to accept the role of Nominated Supervisor
Current First Aid (in an education and care setting), CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training
A valid Working with Children Check, current National Police Check, accredited Child Protection training and Child Safety Training.
Why Billy Button South Morang?
An established, supportive team
— step into a centre with robust foundations, embedded systems and a positive, settled culture
A values-led culture
— Discovery, Connection and Respect aren't just words on a wall; they guide how we work with children, families and each other
Beautiful, engaging environments
— inviting, nature-based spaces designed to inspire curiosity and independent learning
Genuine career growth
— a supportive leadership team invested in your professional development
A committed Child Safe organization
— where the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children sit at the heart of everything we do
Billy Button Early Learning is a Child Safe organization. All applicants will be required to undergo relevant screening, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
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📌 Assistant Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Billy Button Early Learning
📍 Melbourne