Assistant Centre Manager

Browns Plains Kids Early Learning Centre is a beautiful Reggio Emilia inspired centre operating in the heart of Logan. This warm and welcoming centre, boasting 88 places, offers a safe and nurturing environment for children encouraging creativity, confidence and independence.

Featuring five beautifully designed studios, large outdoor play areas including a Mud Kitchen and Barn Yard, Art studio and children's own cafeteria, our Browns Plains centre has been thoughtfully crafted to cater to the diverse needs and imaginations of children.

Beyond our early learning program, Kids ELC Browns Plains offers a fun and flexible Outside School Hours Care service. This includes before and after school care and a holiday program filled with exciting activities such as science experiments, themed days and local excursions.

**We are participating in the Worker Retention Payment Grant!**If successful you will receive an additional payment on top of your above award pay rate.

We are currently seeking a motivated and passionate Assistant Centre Manager to join our amazing team of professionals. The successful applicant will have ongoing support from an experienced management team including an onsite Centre Manager and a Leadership & Business Manager. This is coupled with ample Professional Development opportunities to ensure quality implementation of the Reggio Emilia approach.

The successful applicant will:

Hold a Diploma of Children's Services

Show a clear understanding and knowledge of the NQF (National Quality Framework) and QKLG (Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines)

Have previous experience in a similar role

Possess excellent communication, organisation and time management skills

Hold or be willing to obtain a current suitability card

First Aid/CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma training

Be competently aware and understand the assessment and rating processes

Express a genuine passion or interest in the Reggio Emilia philosophy

As the Assistant Centre Manager, you will partner with the Centre Manager and the Educational Leader to mentor, lead and inspire our team to achieve success. You’ll also enjoy:

Assisting with all aspects of the daily management of the service in accordance with all relevant legislation, sector guidelines and policies

This is a contact role, so you will be required to be in a studio as apart of your role

Working to create a high-quality culture of rich learning environment for the children, families, educators and community

Being part of the centre leadership team to drive quality improvement within the Centre

Assisting with administrative tasks as required by the Centre Manager

Ensure all policies and regulatory requirements are embedded within the Centre

What's in it for you?

Supportive working environment

Up to 95% off Childcare gap fees for all employees*

Above Award Wages

Christmas/New Years Week off to recharge

Paid First Aid/CPR and Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications

Professional development opportunities

Full access to our total wellbeing platform including 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance program for yourself and members of your household.

If you would like to be considered for this fabulous opportunity please click apply OR email a resume and cover letter addressing the essential criteria as well as a picture of something that you value and why to****director@brownsplains.kidselc.com.au

For more information on Kids Early Learning Centres, please visit our website (www.kidselc.com.au).