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Assistant Centre Manager (2IC) | Early Childhood Education
Lead, mentor and support a passionate team as 2IC in a well-established centre.
Great culture, leadership support and career growth.
Assistant Centre Manager (2IC) | Early Childhood Education
Assistant Centre Manager (2IC) | Early Childhood Education
Northern Suburbs | Up to $90K + Bonus Opportunity
anzuk Education is partnering with a well-established early learning service in Melbourne's northern suburbs to recruit an experienced and motivated
Assistant Centre Manager (2IC)
.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, community-focused centre with a strong culture, established systems and a supportive leadership team.
The service is looking for a collaborative leader who enjoys mentoring educators, supporting daily operations and contributing to continuous improvement.
The Opportunity Working closely with the Centre Manager, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day leadership of the service.
You'll have the opportunity to influence practice, support educator development and help drive quality outcomes, while being backed by an experienced leadership structure that includes dedicated pedagogical and operational support.
This role offers a great balance of leadership, administration and team engagement, with significantly less operational pressure than many standalone management positions.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Centre Manager with the day-to-day running of the service
Assist with compliance, administration and operational requirements
Mentor, coach and develop educators to achieve high-quality outcomes
Foster a positive, collaborative and professional team culture
Support occupancy and family engagement initiatives
Maintain strong knowledge of the NQF, NQS and regulatory requirements
Act as Nominated Supervisor when required
Remain visible and engaged with educators, children and families across the service




While the position is primarily focused on leadership and operations, there may be occasions where you will provide hands-on support within the rooms to assist the team.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Previous leadership experience in an Early Childhood setting
Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
Strong understanding of compliance, regulations and quality practice
Experience mentoring and supporting educators
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
A collaborative and solutions-focused leadership style
The ability to build trust and credibility with an established team
Confidence to work autonomously and support centre operations when required
We're looking for someone who can step into the role with confidence, support existing practices and contribute ideas for continuous improvement while respecting the positive culture already in place.
What's On Offer?
Salary package of approximately
$85,000-$90,000
, depending on experience
Potential KPI bonus structure
Full time or 4-day week options consideredStrong leadership support and career development opportunities
Well-established service with clear systems and processes
Positive and stable team culture
Generous childcare discounts available for staff children
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced 2IC who is looking to join a supportive service where they can genuinely make an impact.
You'll work alongside a leadership team that values coaching, mentorship and professional growth, while helping shape the ongoing success of a thriving centre.
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📌 Assistant Centre Manager (2Ic) | Early Childhood Education (Melbourne)
🏢 anzuk Education
📍 Melbourne