Assistant Centre Manager

Are you passionate about early childhood education and ready to take the next step in your career? Guardian Childcare & Education is excited to announce the opening of our brand new Aspendale centre in December 2024! This is your opportunity to become an Assistant Centre Manager and be a pivotal part of delivering exceptional early childhood education in Australia.

At Guardian, we believe in the power of one Team, regardless of our Role. As an Assistant Manager at Guardian Aspendale, you’ll be integral to fostering relationships between Educators, families, and children, working every day to put smiles on young faces.

Why Join Guardian Aspendale?
By joining Guardian Aspendale, you’ll benefit from:

• Professional Development: Lead your ongoing growth through exceptional coaching, conferences, mentoring, and career advancement opportunities.
• Impactful Work: Use your skills and experience to support business performance, contributing to sustainable investment in our practices, Centres, and Teams.
• Collaborative Learning: Work with the Centre Manager, Educators, and Teachers in workshops and meetings to share best practices and innovate in early childhood education programs based on exploration, discovery, and play.
• Resource and Environment Decisions: Contribute to decisions about resourcing and the educational environment for children.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy attractive remuneration packages, generous childcare discounts, recognition and rewards, and an employee referral program.
• Guardian Degree Program: Benefit from paid study, flexible work hours, Guardian mentors, and reimbursement of course fees to support your success. (Terms & conditions apply)
• WHEREFIT: Access 2,000 discounted corporate offers at up to 50% off for gyms, studios, activewear, healthy meals, beauty, and more.
• Paid First Aid Courses: Receive paid first aid courses and renewals.

About Guardian Aspendale

Our brand new, purpose-built Aspendale childcare centre will open its doors in December 2024. At Guardian Aspendale, we are committed to providing high-quality education and care for children aged six weeks to six years. Located in the City of Kingston in south-east Melbourne, with ample on-site parking, our state-of-the-art facilities will include:

• Secure and stimulating environments for exploration and imaginative learning.
• Tailored, personalized play-based learning approaches from our dedicated team of degree-qualified Teachers and Educators.
• A focus on making each child’s experience as bold, creative, and imaginative as possible.

The Opportunity

As an Assistant Centre Manager, you will:

• Support the Centre Leadership Team to create a safe, secure environment where children can be brave, curious, and imaginative.
• Build lasting, meaningful relationships with families to ensure they feel informed and confident in their children’s education and care.
• Help develop an exceptional culture of quality and safety, making Guardian the Centre of choice in your community.
• Contribute to making your Centre an example of Guardian’s values: bravery, positivity, thoughtfulness, and professionalism.
• Develop skills to drive business performance, enabling Guardian to reinvest 100% of profits into high-quality education across Australia.

To be considered, you will have:

• A completed Diploma in Children’s Services and/or Bachelor of Education (or be working towards it).
• Prior experience in a senior or leadership role in a long day-care centre.
• Practical knowledge of the NQF and EYLF.
• Experience with budget and financial accountability.
• Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates, and a current Working with Children check.

Apply Now
Ready to join us and make a difference? Apply now to become a part of the Guardian Childcare & Education team at Aspendale.

Referrals
Already part of Guardian? Bring a friend to refer and earn! For more details, visit: guardian.edu.au/careers/refer-your-friends
Guardian Childcare & Education values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress. We are also dedicated to Reconciliation and creating an inclusive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.
The safety and wellbeing of children is our top priority, and we have a zero tolerance policy for any form of child abuse or harm.

Apply today and take the leap with Guardian Childcare & Education!