Assistant Centre Manager | Echuca
Journey Early Learning | Permanent Full-Time
$40–$48 per hour + super (experience dependent)
This is a rare and genuinely exciting leadership opportunity at our 170‑place service in Echuca .
This role has been designed to strengthen leadership capability, share responsibility, and create balance, allowing you to focus on what matters most: people, practice and culture .
Why Echuca?
Our Echuca service is a large, vibrant, community-connected centre where leadership is shared, educators feel supported, and children thrive in a warm, inclusive environment.
About the role
As Assistant Centre Manager, you’ll be a true leadership partner to the Centre Manager, playing a hands-on role in leading the service while being supported by a strong, well-resourced leadership structure.
You’ll work within an enhanced leadership model, which includes:
Centre Manager
Assistant Centre Manager (you!)
Two Educational Leaders
Dedicated Admin support
This structure means less operational overload and more time to lead with purpose and presence.
In this role, you will:
Partner closely with the Centre Manager to lead daily operations and team culture
Support, mentor and inspire educators alongside two Educational Leaders
Embed quality practice, consistency and continuous improvement across the service
Build strong relationships with families and the local community
Step confidently into senior leadership without feeling stretched or isolated
You’ll also benefit from being part of a broader leadership community, with a nearby sister service providing connection, collaboration and support.
About you
This role is ideal for an experienced educator or leader who is ready to step into senior leadership with genuine structure, balance and support around them.
You’ll bring:
A Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education
Previous leadership experience (e.g. 2IC, Educational Leader, Acting CM or similar)
A people-first leadership style grounded in trust, respect and collaboration
Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQS and regulatory requirements
Confidence supporting teams while maintaining warmth, approachability and calm
A commitment to child safety, wellbeing and inclusive practice
Why join Journey Early Learning?
At Journey, our people are supported by our EVP pillars: Trust & Belief, Support & Wellbeing, Growth & Development, and Passion & Possibilities .
When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
Competitive salary between $40–$48 per hour + super
80% childcare discount*
Paid Birthday leave + anniversary gifts!
A structured leadership model that genuinely reduces pressure
Above-award conditions and paid professional development
Clear leadership pathways and long-term career growth
Access to wellbeing initiatives, EAP and leadership support
A values-driven organisation that truly believes in its leaders
+ much more!
Terms and conditions apply*