Childcare Assistant Centre Manager | North Mackay
Journey Early Learning is seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and experienced Assistant Centre Manager to join our North Mackay team, providing the highest quality care and education for our children.
Centre Overview
North Mackay is a comfortable and homely 74-place centre that offers a warm and welcoming environment for all who enter. With a team of dedicated and experienced educators, many of whom have been with us for years, we are proud to provide a family-oriented service where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to thrive.
We pride ourselves on working together as a team, alongside our families, to build strong, supportive community connections that foster the social and emotional development of each child.
We look forward to welcoming you to the North Mackay Journey Family.
About the role
As Assistant Centre Manager, your primary focus is to support your Centre Manager and when required step into this role. You will work as part of the Senior Leadership team to ensure the smooth running and efficiency of the centre operations for all our children and their families.
Your main responsibilities will include:
Ensure a high level of health & safety standards are maintained at all times
Work collaboratively with the Centre Manager and Administrator to manage the day-to-day operations
Support the running of the Centre including occupancy, ratio management and centre operating expenses.
Working collaboratively with the enrolments team and conducting onsite tours
Engaging with families and the community and co-ordinate events
Roster and social media management
Developing strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
About you
As the Assistant Centre Manager, you are passionate about childcare, enjoy leading from the front to inspire, mentor, and develop our educators and future leaders.
Strong team leadership experience
Previous Assistant Centre Manager, or equivalent leadership experience
ACECQA-approved Diploma in Children's Services or bachelor's degree (Early Education)
Strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)
Current Valid Working with Children Check
Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificates
What we offer
Above award rates + 10% Educator Wage Retention Grant
80% off Childcare Discounts*
Anniversary Gifts to recognise you
Paid Birthday Leave
Mental Health First Aid
Employee Assistance Program
Access to retail/lifestyle discounts
Excursions - we encourage all services to engage with the community through excursions
* Terms & Conditions apply
So, if this opportunity resonates with you and you believe you can contribute to the team's success in this role – apply now
Join us at Journey Early Learning…where it all begins.
At Journey Early Learning, the safety and well-being of every child is our top priority. We ensure every child every day is safe, secure and protected. We are united through Journey's Commitment to Safeguarding Children and adhere to our See, Act, Tell framework. This framework empowers us to actively uphold and advocate for the rights and voices of children, focusing on the prevention, recognition, and response to abuse, neglect, and harm