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Assistant Centre Manager (2ic)


Company : City of Kingston


Location : Kingston, Victoria


Created : 2026-02-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

OverviewAssistant Centre Manager (2ic) City of Kingston Aspendale, VIC. Guardian is seeking passionate individuals to become an Assistant Centre Manager in Guardian Aspendale and join an innovative team. This role focuses on creating safe and secure environments where young children thrive, guiding and nurturing teams to deliver best practice programs that make a difference.Your Extraordinary Opportunity awaits as you contribute to the development of early childhood education in Australia, working closely with the Centre Manager and Leadership Team.ResponsibilitiesSupport the creation of safe and secure environments where children can be brave, curious, and imaginative in their learning journey.Build lasting relationships with families to ensure confidence in their children''s education and care.Contribute to developing a culture of quality and safety that positions Guardian as the Centre of choice in the community.Demonstrate mindsets of bravery, positivity, thoughtfulness, and professionalism in all aspects of the work.Develop skills to drive business performance and support investment in high-quality education for young children across Australia.Your CentreWe are excited to welcome you to Guardian Childcare & Education Aspendale, a brand-new, purpose-built centre. The centre supports children aged six weeks to six years to be bold, creative, and imaginative in their learning with your support. It is located in the City of Kingston in south-east Melbourne with on-site parking.Requirements / QualificationsA completed Diploma in Children''s Services and/or Bachelor of Education (or working towards it).Prior experience in a senior or leadership role within a long day-care centre.Sound knowledge and implementation of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).Current First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certificates, and a valid Working with Children check (for VIC).BenefitsCompetitive salary and remuneration packagesGenerous childcare discounts, recognition programs, and an employee referral programGuardian Degree program with paid study, mentorship, and course fee reimbursementWHEREFIT program offering 2,000 discounted corporate offers; paid first aid courses and renewalsHow to ApplyDon''t Wait! Be Extraordinary Today. Apply now to become an Assistant Centre Manager at Guardian Childcare & Education.To be considered, you should have the qualifications listed above and be ready to join Guardian''s revolutionary approach to early childhood education.Diversity and InclusionWe celebrate diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences strengthen our teams and drive growth. We''re committed to a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress.Child SafetyThe safety and well-being of children are our top priorities. Guardian Childcare & Education has a zero-tolerance policy for any form of child abuse or harm.Be part of the revolution in early childhood education. Together, let''s create something extraordinary. #J-18808-Ljbffr