Aspire Early Education is Coming to Huntly!

We are looking for an experienced centre manager with a high level of business acumen and the skills to lead our new Huntly Village centre!

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 classrooms to include our team, families, and the broader community. We prioritise family and community engagement, striving to inspire a love of learning in everyone.

About the Centre

Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten Huntly Village is an upcoming centre located in the regional suburb of Huntly in Northern Bendigo. Located on Waratah Road, Aspire Huntly Village is conveniently positioned opposite a local park and playground, and a 3 min drive from Huntly Primary School.

The Aspire Huntly Village centre will feature five state-of-the-art indoor rooms and spacious outdoor areas supporting children's development from six weeks to six years old. Each room is filled with high-quality educational toys, books, crafts, and imaginative play experiences, ensuring endless opportunities for discovery and fun every day!

The Opportunity & Responsibilities

As a Centre Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day activities of the Centre, encompassing staff management, budget oversight, and effective communication with families, employees & internal stakeholders.

You will lead a high performing team to strive for and provide the highest quality care and education for all children, families, staff and the community. As a Centre Manager, you will ensure a smooth and safe child & family experience and nurture a positive and inclusive culture that encourages collaboration.

About you

Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in Children's services

Must have minimum 2 years previous Centre Manager experience

Ideally will have had experience in setting up and opening a new service

Knowledge and understanding of Children's Services Regulations and National Quality Standards

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Lead, inspire and motivate a team of educators

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Passion, enthusiasm and a strong commitment to high quality care

Current Working with Children check, Police Check, First-Aid Certificate, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training, Food Safety Supervisor certificate

Why Aspire?

Beautiful state of the art centre and resources

Access to an Employment Assistance Program (EAP) that is available 24/7

Access a 85% gap fee discount on childcare fees at our regional Aspire Early Education centres

Paid Birthday Leave

Opportunities for professional development and networking

Supportive culture and management team

Attractive pay and benefits

Growing organisation with opportunities for career growth and progression

If you share our vision and want to join our community, we encourage you to apply.

At Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten, we're committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment that promotes child safety, well-being, participation, empowerment, cultural safety, and awareness for all children, including those with disabilities and from culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and communities. Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten has a zero tolerance of child abuse and a duty of care to prevent and minimise child abuse risks in both the physical and online environments.

Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress.
We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.