Assistant Director

Benefits for You

• Co-lead a not-for-profit centre
• Competitive above awards salary package
• 50% childcare fee discount
• Discounted rates to gyms and pools for you and your family
• Two wellbeing days per year
• Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology.

The Centre
This gorgeous not-for-profit service located in the Lake Macquarie area is on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated Assistant Director to join and co-lead their supportive and welcoming team. Where indoors meets interaction, and outdoors meets inspiration. The service boasts purpose-built spaces fully aligned with the EYLF, offering endless resources for genuine play and sensory discovery.

The Role

As an Assistant Director, your responsibilities will include :

• Driving high-quality standards and ensuring consistent pedagogical practice across the entire team
• Inspiring and mentoring a team of Teachers and Educators, fostering a collaborative partnership focused on delivering exceptional care and educational outcomes
• Responsible for the efficient and effective day-to-day running and administration of the centre
• Strategically analysing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify growth areas and drive service improvement
• Fostering a constructive and engaging team environment that values respect and collaboration
• Demonstrating strong leadership skills and have the ability to contribute effectively to a team environment by providing support to all staff as required.

About You 

To be successful in this position, you must have :

• Diploma or Bachelors of Early Childhood Education OR ACECQA-approved
• Minimum 2-3 years prior experience
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Current Anaphylaxis and Asthma Manager
• Current Working with Children Check
• Recent Child Protection/Safeguarding training
• Strong understanding of the EYLF, NQS and QIP
• Unrestricted working hours.