Experienced Assistant Centre Manager & Educational Leader

Are you a passionate early childhood professional ready to step into a leadership role where your expertise genuinely shapes children’s futures? Bambini Child Care, located on Asling St Brighton, is looking for an experienced Assistant Centre Manager & Educational Leader to join our team.

About us

At Bambini Child Care, we believe every child deserves a warm, nurturing environment where curiosity is celebrated and learning happens through play. Our 75-place centre is built on strong relationships with children, families, and our educators and we’re committed to delivering high-quality care that exceeds the National Quality Standard.

About the role

This is a dual leadership position. As Assistant Centre Manager, you’ll support the Centre Director in the day-to-day running of the service. As Educational Leader, you’ll guide and mentor our team to deliver an inspiring, evidence-based curriculum.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the overall management and smooth daily operation of the centre
• Leading, mentoring, and inspiring educators to deliver exceptional learning programs aligned with the EYLF and VEYLF
• Guiding curriculum development, documentation, and reflective practice across all rooms
• Building genuine, trusting partnerships with families
• Ensuring compliance with the National Quality Framework, regulations, and policies
• Stepping into the Centre Manager role in their absence
• Fostering a positive, collaborative, and supportive team culture

What we’re looking for

• A Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (ACECQA-approved)
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership or 2IC role within early childhood
• Strong working knowledge of the NQF, EYLF, VEYLF and Education and Care Services National Regulations
• A current Working With Children Check
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certifications
• Completion of National Child Safety Training – Foundations module
• National Police Check
• Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills
• A genuine love for early childhood education and a commitment to continuous improvement

What we offer

• A competitive salary package reflecting your experience
• Flexible working options – 9 day fortnight
• Generous 60% childcare discount
• Bambini Playtime (Additional annual leave)
• Online professional learning programs (ECA Membership for every employee)
• Ongoing professional development and clear career progression
• A supportive, values-driven leadership team
• The chance to make a real, lasting impact on children and families

Ready to lead?

If you’re ready to bring your passion and expertise to a centre that values its people, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit for Bambini Child Care.

Bambini is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or 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.