Job Description
Longwarry Twinklekids Early Learning Centre – Longwarry VIC
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Part‐Time Assistant Director / Educational Leader
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Twinklekids Early Learning Centre – Longwarry, VIC
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Longwarry Twinklekids Early Learning Centre is looking for an experienced, motivated and passionate Part-Time Assistant Director to join our leadership team.
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This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced educator, Room Leader, Educational Leader or emerging leader who is ready to take the next step in their career.
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Ideally, we are looking for someone who can also take on the role of Educational Leader, providing leadership and guidance to our educators while supporting the Centre Director with the day-to‐day operation of the service.
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About the Role
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Working closely with the Centre Director and our wider management team, you will help ensure the centre operates smoothly and continues to provide high-quality education and care for our children and families.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Supporting the Centre Director with the day-to‐day operation of the service
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Providing leadership, guidance and support to educators
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Assisting with staff supervision, mentoring and performance
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Supporting compliance with the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards and relevant regulations
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Promoting and maintaining a strong child-secure culture across the service
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Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of centre policies and procedures
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Building positive relationships with children, families, educators and the local community
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Assisting with rostering, staffing and general centre administration where required
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Supporting the centre's Quality Improvement Plan and continuous improvement practices
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Stepping into the Centre Director role when required
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Educational Leader Responsibilities
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For the right candidate, the position can also include the Educational Leader role.
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As Educational Leader, you will:
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Lead and support educators in delivering high-quality educational programs
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Mentor educators in curriculum planning, documentation and reflective practice
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Support implementation of Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF)



and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
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Promote meaningful critical reflection across the service
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Work collaboratively with educators to strengthen teaching practices and learning outcomes
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Support the centre's ongoing Quality Improvement Plan and Assessment & Rating preparation
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Encourage a culture of continuous professional learning and improvement
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About You
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We are looking for someone who is approachable, organised and confident in supporting a team.
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You will ideally have:
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Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care, or an ACECQA‐approved equivalent
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Previous experience in a leadership position within an early childhood service
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Solid knowledge of the National Quality Framework and National Quality Standards
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Sound knowledge of the EYLF and/or VEYLDF
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Strong understanding of Child Protected Standards and child protection responsibilities
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Confidence in mentoring and supporting educators
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Strong organisational and time‐management skills
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Current Working with Children Check
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Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications, or willingness to obtain them
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Previous experience as an Assistant Director, Educational Leader, 2IC or Room Leader will be highly regarded.
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Why Join Twinklekids?
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At Twinklekids, we believe strong leadership and supported educators are essential to providing the best possible outcomes for children.
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You will be joining a supportive organisation where you will have:
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A genuine opportunity to develop your leadership career
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Support from the Centre Director, Area Manager and wider management team
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Opportunities for professional development and career progression
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A collaborative and supportive working environment
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The opportunity to have a meaningful influence on educational practice across the centre
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A stable part-time leadership position with the opportunity to take on additional responsibility as Educational Leader
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Position Details
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Position: Part‐Time Assistant Director / Educational Leader
n Location: Twinklekids Early Learning Centre – Longwarry, VIC
n Employment Type: Part‐Time
n Start Date: Negotiable
n Hours/Days: To be discussed with the successful candidate
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If you are an experienced early childhood professional looking to step into leadership, or an existing leader looking for a supportive part‐time position, we would love to hear from you.
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Our Commitment to Child Safety
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Twinklekids Early Learning Centre is committed to providing a child‐safe and child‐friendly environment where all children and young people are safe, respected, valued and heard.
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We have zero tolerance for child abuse and harm and are committed to embedding a strong culture of child safety throughout our organisation.
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All employees are expected to:
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Actively promote and uphold the safety, wellbeing and rights of every child
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Comply with the Victorian Child Safe Standards and our Child Safety and Wellbeing policies and procedures
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Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and demonstrate child‐safe behaviours at all times
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Listen to and respect the voices, views and concerns of children
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Identify, respond to and report any child safety concerns in accordance with our policies and legal obligations
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Contribute to a culture where child safety is everyone's responsibility
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Support the cultural safety, participation and inclusion of all children, including Aboriginal children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and children with disability
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Child safety is a condition of employment at Twinklekids.
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The successful applicant will be required to undergo relevant pre‐employment screening and provide a current Working with Children Check and other documentation required for the position.
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By applying for this position, applicants acknowledge that they will be expected to understand, support and uphold Twinklekids' commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
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📌 Assistant Director (Victoria)
🏢 Longwarry Twinklekids Early Learning Centre
📍 Victoria