Great leaders don't just manage a centre — they shape its culture.
At Scribbles & Giggles, we are proud of the team and culture we have built. We are a nurturing, compassionate, inclusive and diverse early childhood organisation where children’s wellbeing, healthy nutrition, physical activity, learning and development are genuinely at the heart of what we do.
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager / Responsible Person who is ready to take the next step in their leadership career and has the ambition to grow into a Centre Manager.
About the Opportunity
Working closely with the Nominated Supervisor, you will play an important role in the leadership and day-to-day operation of the service.
You will:
- Support the Nominated Supervisor in the daily management and operation of the service
- Lead, support and mentor educators to achieve high-quality practice
- Help build a positive, accountable and collaborative team culture
- Support compliance with the NQF, NQS, EYLF and NSW regulatory requirements
- Support quality improvement and continuous improvement initiatives
- Build strong and respectful relationships with children, families and educators
- Assist with staffing, rostering, administration and operational matters
- Support the implementation of our policies, procedures and child-safe practices
- Act as Responsible Person when required
- Step confidently into nominated supervisor responsibilities when they are absent
About You
We are looking for someone who is passionate about early childhood and genuinely wants to lead.
You will have:
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or an ACECQA-approved equivalent
- Minimum 3 years' experience working in early childhood education and care
- At least 1 year of leadership experience as a Room Leader, Assistant Manager, 2IC or Centre Manager
- Strong knowledge of the NQF, NQS, EYLF and NSW legislation and regulations
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
- A genuine passion for supporting and developing educators
- A strong understanding of child safety, compliance and quality improvement
- Confidence working collaboratively with families, educators and management
- Current Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications
- Current Child Protection and required child safety training
This role is about your future
We are particularly interested in someone who doesn't see the Assistant Manager position as the end goal.
We want to invest in someone who wants to become a Centre Manager.
You will work closely with experienced leadership and gain exposure to the broader areas of centre management, including people leadership, compliance, quality improvement, operations, family relationships, administration and strategic planning.
If you are currently a strong Room Leader ready to move into management, or an existing 2IC/Assistant Manager looking for the right environment to take the next step, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
Why Scribbles & Giggles?
At Scribbles & Giggles, we believe that when our educators feel valued, supported and inspired, children and families benefit too.
We have built a culture that values:
Compassion
Inclusion & diversity
Professional growth
Child safety & wellbeing
Healthy nutrition
Health, fitness & physical wellbeing
Teamwork & respect
High-quality early learning
We are proud of the environment we have created and are looking for a leader who shares our values and wants to contribute to something bigger than simply running a room.
Ready for your next chapter?
If you are an ambitious early childhood professional who is ready to step beyond the room, develop your leadership capability and work towards becoming a Centre Manager, we would love to hear from you.
Join Scribbles & Giggles and grow with us.
Apply now and tell us about your leadership experience and why you are ready for your next step.
Pay: $40.00 – $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare assistance
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Salary packaging
- Visa sponsorship
Work Location: In person
