Join a team where your leadership, vision and heart truly make a difference.

Bambini Early Learning is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Assistant Centre Manager to join our fabulous team at our beautiful purpose-built centre in Sunbury.
This is a full-time position, with the option of a 9-day fortnight.

In this role, you’ll work closely with our Centre Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our 96-place centre, guiding and inspiring a team of passionate educators, and ensuring our families and children feel a strong sense of belonging every single day.

About Bambini

At Bambini, we believe our educators are the heart of everything we do. We value your vision, knowledge, skill and the genuine care you bring to your work.

When you join the Bambini family, you step into a supportive, empowering environment where you’ll be encouraged to grow both personally and professionally, backed by a dedicated leadership and support team.

Our curriculum is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and 21st Century learning. Children flourish in thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor environments, with rich learning experiences including music, yoga, sports, STEM and more. As Assistant Centre Manager, you’ll have the chance to shape this environment with your own ideas and leadership making a real and lasting impact on our children, families, and community.

About You

You’re a natural leader who brings passion, positivity, and professionalism to everything you do. You know how to build strong relationships, nurture team culture and lead with heart.

To be successful, you’ll bring:

A Bachelor or Diploma in Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA recognised equivalent).

Strong leadership skills to motivate and inspire a team.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Current First Aid, CPR and WWCC.

Solid understanding of the operational and business aspects of running a childcare service.

Have a sound knowledge of and experience with implementing the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and Child Safety Standards.

What Bambini offers

Flexible work options – including a 9-day fortnight

60% discounted childcare

Above award salary & wages, based on experience

Paid birthday leave

A supportive, collaborative culture with a dedicated Support Office team

Access to online professional learning and development

Genuine career progression and opportunities across Bambini

Employee referral bonus for successful hires (T&C's apply)

How to apply:

Please apply through SEEK, providing your cover letter and CV.

If you are interested or would like to find out more, please contact Sonia, Centre Manager – [email protected]

Bambini is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

We encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.

Bambini is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment.