Assistant Centre Manager

Exciting Opportunity for an Assistant Centre Manager to help lead our Natural Elements Merrimac Centre!

About Our Centre

Natural Elements Early Learning & Childcare – Merrimac is a family‑focused centre offering quality care and play‑based learning for children from 6 weeks to school age. Our nurturing environment encourages curiosity, outdoor exploration and holistic development. We value strong partnerships with families and a supportive, inclusive community. Natural Elements is dedicated to helping every child grow with confidence and joy.

Role Requirements

We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Centre Manager (2IC) to support the Centre Manager and lead the delivery of high-quality curriculum across the service. This role is ideal for a confident, relationship-focused leader with strong interpersonal skills, proven leadership attributes and a genuine passion for early childhood education and curriculum excellence.

The successful candidate will need:

• a Diploma of Early Childhood Education (or equivalent)

• a current and valid Working with Children Check

• a Current First Aid CPR and emergency Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.

• experience with the NQF, NQS, EYLF & the QKLG

• an ability to interpret curriculum documents

• effective oral and written communication skills

Key Role Responsibilities

• Assist the Centre Manager when needed and support/lead your team when required. 

• Provide children with a safe, secure, welcoming and nurturing environment.

• Work collaboratively within a team to ensure the best outcomes for children and families.

• Oversee and role model the delivery of a high-quality, inclusive, educational program.

• Participate in professional and personal development.

• Promote the service within the local community in accordance with the Vision, Mission and Values.

Our service supports the Statement of Shared Commitment

• Every Interaction counts.

• Every child in our service has the right to feel safe culturally, emotionally and physically.

• We recognise the critical role of early childhood educators, including teachers, in creating inclusive, culturally safe and nurturing environments filled with positive interactions that support children’s social and emotional development, stimulate learning, and allow children a sense of belonging.

• Please only apply if you share this commitment to ensure that every child attending our service feels safe, secure and self-confident.

What's in it for you?

In return for your commitment to our ECEC community we will offer you:

• Above award rates for the right candidate

• Wage Retention Grant approved

• Flexible working arrangements

• Ongoing career support

• Fully funded professional development support

• Fully funded First Aid & CPR

• Up to 90% discount on childcare gap fee

• Access to an external Employee Assistance Program

How to apply

If you are looking to be part of a beautiful environment & caring community that provides all the little extras that make a difference to your working day, send through your cover letter & resume to explore the possibilities waiting for you.