Assistant Centre Manager, Cranbourne East

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten

Location: Cranbourne East, Victoria

Employment Type: Full Time

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten is seeking a passionate and experienced

Assistant Centre Manager

to join our welcoming team at our

Cranbourne East

centre.

This is an exciting chance to work alongside an experienced Centre Manager, supporting the day to day operations of a thriving early learning service while helping to create exceptional outcomes for children, families, and educators.

If you are an experienced Assistant Centre Manager who enjoys mentoring teams, building meaningful relationships, and driving quality practices, this role offers genuine career progression within one of Australia's fastest growing early education providers.

Connect. Learn. Grow.

At Aspire, our purpose is to shape a positive future for children through our

Connect. Learn. Grow.

philosophy. We create environments where children, families, and educators feel connected, inspired, and supported to thrive.

With centres across Victoria, New South Wales, and Western Australia, Aspire continues to grow while remaining committed to providing exceptional early learning experiences and investing in our people.

About Cranbourne East Our

Cranbourne East

centre is a purpose built early learning service designed to provide children with engaging indoor and outdoor learning environments that inspire curiosity, creativity, and meaningful learning.

Our leadership team is passionate about supporting educators to succeed, creating a positive workplace culture, and building solid partnerships with families and the local community.

At Cranbourne East,



you will be part of a collaborative team committed to delivering high quality education and care while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children every day.

The Prospect Working closely with the Centre Manager, you will play a key leadership role in supporting the daily operations of the service while mentoring educators and driving high quality outcomes across all areas of the centre.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Centre Manager with the day to day leadership and operations of the service

Mentor, coach, and inspire educators to deliver engaging educational programs

Build positive relationships with children, families, and the local community

Support compliance with the National Quality Framework, Education and Care Services Regulations, and Aspire policies

Assist with enrolments, occupancy, rostering, and continuous improvement initiatives

Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture

Support the achievement of quality, operational, and financial goals

Contribute to a safe, welcoming, and inspiring learning environment

About You You are a motivated and approachable leader who is passionate about early childhood education and enjoys supporting teams to succeed.

To be successful, you will have:

ACECQA approved Diploma or

Bachelor

of Early Childhood Education





Minimum 2 years of experience as an Assistant Centre Manager in an early childhood education and care service

Strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standard, and Education and Care Services Regulations

Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship building skills

Solid organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

Current First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis qualifications

Current Working With Children Check

Current National Police Check

Experience using XAP or similar childcare management software will be highly regarded

Why Join Aspire?

50% childcare gap fee discount at Aspire centres

Paid Birthday Leave

Ongoing professional development and leadership pathways

Supportive Area Manager and experienced leadership team

Employee Assistance Program available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Competitive salary package

Opportunities for career growth across our expanding network of centres

Our Values At Aspire, our values guide everything we do:

Inspiring and Nurturing

Building Trust

Empowering Excellence

Connecting Communities

Child Safety Commitment Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their wellbeing. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and supported. We proudly support Reconciliation and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Ready to Take the Next Step? If you are an experienced Assistant Centre Manager ready for your next opportunity and would love to join a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.

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