Assistant Centre Manager

Lead Alongside Us. Support with Purpose. Strengthen Our Community.

About Peak Childcare and Kindergarten

At Peak Childcare & Kindergarten, we believe every child is unique and deserves personalised care, meaningful connections and opportunities to reach their full potential.

Our purpose-built learning environments are designed to foster curiosity, wonder and a lifelong love of learning. Guided by the principles of the Early Years Learning Framework and inspired by the philosophy of Being, Belonging and Becoming, we create enriching experiences that support children's growth, wellbeing and development.

As a growing organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional early education and care through passionate educators, innovative learning experiences and strong partnerships with families. We recognise families as children's first educators and work collaboratively to ensure every child receives the best possible start in life.

At Peak, our mission is simple: to help children, families and educators reach new heights.

About the Centre

Our purpose-built centre has been thoughtfully designed to create sophisticated learning sanctuaries where curiosity, exploration and discovery thrive.

Every learning environment has been intentionally curated to support children's natural development, encourage creativity and foster meaningful relationships. Inspired by the surrounding community and natural environment, our spaces provide opportunities for children to investigate, imagine, problem-solve and engage in rich play-based learning experiences.





From our nurturing nursery environments through to our Kindergarten program, each space is designed to support children's individual learning journeys while promoting confidence, independence and a solid sense of belonging.

Working at Peak means being part of an environment where high-quality resources, intentional design and contemporary educational practices come together to create exceptional outcomes for children.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Assistant Centre Manager to support the leadership and daily operations of our Peak Childcare and Kindergarten service.

This is a key leadership support role, working closely with the Centre Manager to build a strong team culture, maintain high-quality practice and ensure a safe, inclusive and well-run service. You will play an important role in supporting educators, strengthening relationships with families, and contributing to continuous improvement across the centre.

This role is ideal for an experienced educator or emerging leader who is ready to take the next step in their early childhood leadership journey.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the Centre Manager in the daily operations of the service to ensure smooth and consistent running of all rooms.




- Work collaboratively with the leadership team to build and maintain a positive, supportive and high-performing team culture.
- Foster strong, respectful and meaningful relationships with children, families, educators and the wider community.
- Support educators in delivering high-quality programs aligned with EYLF, QKLG and NQS.
- Assist with mentoring, coaching and supporting educators in their professional practice and daily responsibilities.
- Contribute to compliance with the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, NQS and service policies and procedures.
- Support child safety practices and ensure a safe, inclusive and responsive environment at all times.
- Assist with staffing, rostering support and day-to-day operational coordination as required.
- Contribute to family communication and engagement, supporting positive relationships and a strong sense of community.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement processes and reflective practice across the service.

Child Safety Commitment

At Peak Childcare and Kindergarten, safeguarding children is everyone’s responsibility.

We are committed to creating and maintaining environments where children feel safe, respected and valued. Our organisation aligns with the 10 Queensland Child Safe Standards and maintains a strong culture of child safety, wellbeing and inclusion.

We operate with a no educator-alone approach, ensuring educators are supported, collaborative and working together across the service to strengthe

📌 Assistant Centre Manager (City of Ipswich)
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