Assistant Director (Maternity Leave Cover) – Full-Time

Cockatoo Community Childcare is a small, community-based Not-for-Profit early learning service nestled within the beautiful Alma Treloar Reserve. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Assistant Director to join our dedicated team in a full-time fixed-term maternity leave position.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Director or Educational Leader looking to step into a leadership role where you can make a genuine difference. Working closely with the Centre Director, you will support the day-to-day operations of the service while helping to foster a positive, inclusive, and high-quality learning environment for children, families, and educators.

What We Offer

- Generous remuneration

- Full-time fixed-term maternity leave position

- 9-day fortnight

- Discounted childcare fees

- Additional personal leave days each year

- A supportive and collaborative team that is passionate about providing high-quality education and care

About the Role

As Assistant Director, you will:

- Support the Centre Director with the daily management and administration of the service

- Provide leadership, mentoring and support to the educator team

- Build positive and respectful relationships with children, families and the local community

- Assist with maintaining compliance with the National Quality Framework, Education and Care Services National Regulations, and Child Safe Standards





- Support curriculum planning and continuous quality improvement in line with the Early Years Learning Framework

- Perform the role of OHS Officer

- Step into the Director role as required during periods of leave or absence

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- A Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care

- Previous leadership experience

- A thorough understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF), Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), National Regulations and Child Safe Standards

- Strong organisational, leadership and communication skills

- The ability to support, motivate and collaborate with a small, dedicated team

- A commitment to delivering high-quality education and care and building strong relationships with children and families

- A positive, proactive and qualified approach to leadership

Apply Now

If you are an enthusiastic early childhood skilled looking to join a welcoming, community-focused service, we would love to hear from you.

Please click Apply Now or email your resume and cover letter to ***************@kindergarten.vic.gov.au.

Cockatoo Community Childcare is a Child Safe Organisation committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Applicants must demonstrate an understanding of Child Safe requirements and a commitment to protecting children from harm.

A current Working with Children Check is required at the time of application.

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