Assistant Centre Manager | Multiple Roles in Western Suburbs of Melbourne
Aspire Early Education

• Truganina, Melbourne VIC
• Childcare & Outside School Hours Care (Education & Training)
• Full time

We are looking for an Assistant Centre Manager to join our well-established Aspire centre in Truganina. This is an exciting opportunity to support a high-performing team and help maintain the strong culture and reputation our centre has built in the community.

Connect, Learn & Grow with Aspire At Aspire, our vision is to shape a positive future for our children through our Grow, Learn, and Connect curriculum. We believe learning extends beyond the classroom and into our families, teams, and communities. At Aspire, we aim to inspire a love of learning in everyone and build strong, meaningful connections.

The Centre Our Truganina centre is a well-established, purpose-built facility designed to provide families with high-quality learning environments. The centre is equipped with modern resources, spacious indoor and outdoor areas, and dedicated spaces for every age group.

You will be joining a committed and passionate team that already has strong relationships with families and the local community — your role will be to continue strengthening and supporting this thriving service.

The Opportunity & Responsibilities As an Assistant Centre Manager, you will work closely with the Centre Manager to support day-to-day operations, including staff management, compliance, and family engagement. You will:

• Partner with the Centre Manager to lead and inspire a high-performing team.
• Support educators to deliver exceptional learning programs aligned with the EYLF and NQS.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for children, families, and educators.
• Assist with rostering, enrolments, compliance, and stakeholder communications.
• Help drive continuous improvement and maintain the centre’s high standards of care and education.

About You

• ACECQA-approved Diploma in Children’s Services (or higher).
• Leadership experience as an Assistant Centre Manager or similar.
• Strong understanding of the EYLF and NQS.
• Organised, adaptable, and confident in managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current WWCC, Police Check, First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis training.
• Previous knowledge of XAP software desirable.

Why Aspire?

• Work with a well-established, high-performing centre team.
• 50% gap fee discount on childcare at Aspire centres.
• Paid Birthday Leave and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Ongoing professional development and networking opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative culture.
• Attractive pay and career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding organisation.

Join Our Vision If you share our passion for education and community, we encourage you to apply.

At Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment that promotes child safety, well-being, and cultural awareness for all children, including those with disabilities and from diverse cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and communities. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards child abuse and are dedicated to preventing and minimising risks in both physical and online environments.

We value diversity in our workplace and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We believe that diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. 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.

Join us in shaping the future—apply today!