Assistant Centre Manager Craigieburn Brand New Centre Jan Start Aspire Early Education Craigieburn Melbourne VIC Full time Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten Craigieburn is opening soon and we are excited to welcome a dedicated and inspiring Assistant Centre Manager to support the leadership of our brand new centre. This full time role is perfect for an experienced educator or leader who is ready to grow step into a supportive leadership position and help create a warm positive culture from the very beginning. Connect Learn Grow with Aspire At Aspire our mission is to shape a positive future for children through our Grow Learn and Connect curriculum. This vision extends beyond our rooms to include our team families and the wider community. We value collaboration connection and inspiring a love of learning in everyone. Why Aspire • Beautiful state of the art centre with modern learning environments • Supportive Area Manager and strong senior leadership support • Fifty percent gap fee discount at any Aspire centre • Leadership development professional learning and networking opportunities • Employment Assistance Program available any time • Attractive salary and excellent benefits • Fast growing organisation with real opportunities for career progression The Opportunity and Responsibilities As our Assistant Centre Manager you will • Support the Centre Manager with day to day operations • Inspire guide and mentor educators across the service • Build positive relationships with families children and the team • Ensure compliance and high quality standards are maintained • Assist with enrolments occupancy growth and family engagement • Help create a warm welcoming centre culture from the ground up About You • Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education • Experience as an Assistant Centre Manager or senior educator leader • Strong communication and relationship building skills • Confidence in guiding educators and supporting centre operations • Solid understanding of Regulations and National Quality Standards • Commitment to high quality care and positive outcomes for children • Current First Aid Certificate Asthma and Anaphylaxis training Food Safety Supervisor Certificate • Current Working with Children Check and Police Check Our Values Inspiring and Nurturing We create environments that support encourage and empower children to learn and grow. Building Trust We believe in open communication transparency and strong connections with families and our community. Empowering Excellence We invest in our people and support ongoing learning growth and professional success. Connecting Communities We create welcoming communities where children families and educators thrive together. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you we invite you to apply and help lead our brand new Craigieburn centre with heart passion and purpose. At Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten we are committed to a safe inclusive environment that supports child safety wellbeing participation empowerment and cultural safety. We welcome people from all cultures experiences and backgrounds and proudly support Reconciliation and a strong sense of belonging for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.