Assistant Centre Manager

2 weeks ago

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Young Academics Full time

Young Academics Early Learning Centre is a leading and rapidly expanding provider with more than 45 centres across New South Wales. We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Assistant Centre Manager to join our **Dapto**leadership team

As an **Assistant Centre Manager**, you will assist with daily operations and leadership of the centre, working closely with the Centre Manager to deliver outstanding outcomes. You'll help lead the team, ensure compliance, support high-quality programs, and build strong relationships with families and the wider community.

A great opportunity to mentor others, influence centre-wide success, and step into Centre Manager duties when required.

This position is a full-time role - Monday to Friday between 6:30 am - 6 pm.

**Responsibilities**
- Provide operational and leadership support to the Centre Manager and broader team.
- Contribute to daily compliance, audits, and centre checklists to maintain safety and quality.
- Assist in the mentoring and development of educators through coaching, supervision and ongoing feedback.
- Build strong relationships with families, managing communication and feedback promptly and professionally.
- Monitor learning environments, classroom displays and resources to ensure alignment with Young Academics' standards.
- Build strong partnerships with families and the local community.
- Assist with managing budgets, occupancy, rostering, and administrative tasks efficiently to optimise the centre's performance.
- Demonstrate a strong attention to detail in keeping accurate records & evaluating programs.
- Guide processes and systems within the centre, adhering to the ECA Code of Ethics, specifically experience with OWNA or willingness to learn.

**About you**:

- Advocate for Early Childhood and Young Academics Early Learning Centre
- Minimum of 2 years' experience leading and managing an Early Learning Centre
- Bachelor's in Early Childhood and Care or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care from a nationally approved registered training organisation **or** an ACECQA-approved childcare qualification.
- Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
- Valid Employee Working with Children Check
- Child Protection Certificate (NSW Department of Education approved)
- Commitment to upholding a **Child Safe Organisation** and inclusive practices

**Child Safety Matters**
At Young Academics, we prioritise children's safety and well-being. Our values and actions, and decisions are guided by our genuine commitment to upholding the rights, interests, needs, and voices of the children in our care.

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