We are looking for an Assistant Centre Manager to join our upcoming Huntly Village centre!

Connect, Learn & Grow with Aspire

At Aspire, our vision is in shaping a positive future for our children through our grow, learn and connect curriculum. Aspire to grow, learn and connect goes beyond what we can teach our children, it is our vision for our team, families and communities. We place a great focus on family and community engagement as we aim 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!

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

The Opportunity & Responsibilities

As the Assistant Centre Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Centre manager in overseeing daily operations, including staff management, budget administration, and communication with families, employees, and internal stakeholders. You will work closely with our Head of Curriculum to lead a high-performing team and ensure the highest quality of care and education. Your role will be vital in creating a smooth, safe, and positive experience for children and families while fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture.

About you

ACECQA-approved Diploma in Children’s Services or higher

Proven leadership experience, ideally as an Assistant Centre Manager or in a similar leadership role

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

Strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)

Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Ability to demonstrate innovative and creative thinking

Passion, enthusiasm and a strong commitment to high quality care and children’s development and safety

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

Previous knowledge and experience in working with XAP software desirable

Core Values and Principles

Our Values

At Aspire, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They guide how we bring our purpose and vision to life.

Inspiring & Nurturing

We are committed to creating environments where children feel inspired to explore, learn, and grow. Through care, encouragement, and innovative education, we nurture the potential of every child, inspiring them to embrace their own unique path.

Building Trust

Trust is the cornerstone of all meaningful relationships. We prioritise open communication, transparency, and reliability in our partnerships with families, our people, and communities, ensuring we remain a trusted ally in the pursuit of raising and educating children.

Empowering Excellence

We believe in igniting excellence in our people by creating opportunities for growth, learning, and achievement. By investing in our educators and employees, we foster a culture of continuous improvement that directly impacts the quality of care and education we provide.

Connecting Communities

We are passionate about building strong, connected communities where children and families thrive together. Through collaboration, shared purpose, and a commitment to making a difference, we strengthen the bonds that unite us, creating a brighter future for all.

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.