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Form of workLocation: Puckapunyal, VIC
Position: Assistant Manager/2IC
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time 37.5hrs per week
Pay Level: 5.1 (Children's Services Award) $34.31
Fixed Term: ending 19th of December, 2025
Are you passionate about early childhood education and ready to take on a leadership role? Our childcare centre in Puckapunyal is seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant Manager to join our dedicated team.
About Us: One Tree Defence Unit Puckapunyal located near Seymour in Regional Victoria, is committed to providing an enriching and nurturing environment where children thrive. We adhere to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), focusing on delivering high-quality educational programs that foster holistic development. We have placements for 86 children across our long day care. We have several rooms including pre kinder, nursery, toddler room, preschool and outside of school hours care. Our operating hours are 7 am to 6 pm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the overall management and operation of the childcare centre.
- Support the Centre Manager in implementing policies, procedures, and curriculum.
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment for children.
- Collaborate with staff to ensure adherence to the National Quality Standard (NQS) and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
- Actively participate in team building and professional development initiatives.
- Demonstrate confidence in your abilities to lead and inspire a team.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in a similar role within a childcare setting.
- Diploma in Children's Services
- Sound knowledge of the National Quality Standard (NQS) and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
- Proven ability to build and lead a cohesive team.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Capacity to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.
- Free uniforms
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values your contributions.
- First day off the floor induction
- On the job mentoring
- Length of service incentives
- Career advancement
One Tree is committed to equal opportunity, child safety and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we work with. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply. One Tree is a national not for profit offering early childhood education, out of school hours care, community services, registered early childhood training, and professional support. As a team, we’re determined to lead, meet the challenge, and work together. That’s how we turn challenges into possibilities for children and families, every single day.
