Ready to take the next step in your early childhood leadership career?

Tradewind Australia is partnering with a well-established early learning service in Melbourne's Inner West to recruit an experienced Assistant Centre Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a large, established service where you can make a meaningful contribution to daily operations, support a dedicated team and help deliver high-quality outcomes for children and families.

Opportunities are available for candidates seeking either a permanent position or a fixed-term contract while the service recruits its next long-term Centre Manager.

Assistant Centre Manager | Inner West Melbourne | Permanent & Fixed-Term Opportunities

Ready to take the next step in your early childhood leadership career?

Tradewind Australia is partnering with a well-established early learning service in Melbourne's Inner West to recruit an experienced Assistant Centre Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a large, established service where you can make a meaningful contribution to daily operations, support a dedicated team and help deliver high-quality outcomes for children and families.

Opportunities are available for candidates seeking either a permanent position or a fixed-term contract while the service recruits its next long-term Centre Manager.

The Opportunity

- Position: Assistant Centre Manager

- Location: Melbourne's Inner West

- Employment: Permanent or fixed-term contract

- Salary: $99,400-$110,400 + superannuation, depending on experience

Working closely with the Centre Manager,



you will play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of a large, multi-room early learning service. This is an ideal opportunity for an established Assistant Centre Manager or an experienced early childhood professional ready to step into a broader leadership role.

About the Role

As Assistant Centre Manager, you will help drive the day-to-day operations of the service while supporting educators to deliver a safe, inclusive and high-quality learning environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Supporting the Centre Manager with the effective daily operation of the service

- Providing leadership, guidance and support to educators across multiple rooms

- Assisting with staff rostering, workforce planning and operational requirements

- Supporting recruitment, onboarding and staff development

- Building positive relationships with children, families and the wider community

- Responding to family enquiries and supporting the resolution of concerns

- Maintaining compliance with the National Quality Framework and relevant legislation

- Contributing to the Quality Improvement Plan and continuous improvement initiatives

- Supporting educational practice in line with the Early Years Learning Framework





- Helping maintain a positive team culture focused on collaboration, accountability and child wellbeing

- Stepping into the Centre Manager's responsibilities when required

About You

You are a proactive and capable early childhood professional who enjoys supporting others, solving problems and helping a service run smoothly.

You will bring:

- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or an equivalent recognised qualification

- Experience in an Assistant Centre Manager, Assistant Director, Educational Leader or similar senior role

- Solid communication and interpersonal skills

- Confidence supporting educators, managing competing priorities and making sound decisions

- A solid understanding of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard and EYLF

- Experience with compliance, rostering and day-to-day service operations

- A collaborative approach to leadership and a genuine commitment to children's safety and wellbeing

- The ability to build positive relationships with families and colleagues

Most importantly, you will be someone who leads by example, supports their team and takes pride in creating a welcoming environment for children, families and educators.

What's on Offer?

- Competitive salary: $99,400-$110,400 + superannuation

- Adaptable employment options: Permanent or fixed-term opportunities

- Leadership development: Work closely with the Centre Manager and strengthen your operational leadership skills

- An established service: Join a large, multi-room early learning environment

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📌 Assistant Centre Director (Melbourne)
🏢 Work Initiatives
📍 Melbourne