Job Description

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The Centre:
n We are supporting a beautiful, purpose-built boutique early learning service located in Melbourne's South East. Designed to inspire curiosity, connection and learning, this community-focused centre provides children with a warm, nurturing environment where they can thrive. Committed to building meaningful relationships with children, families and educators, the service fosters a genuine sense of belonging and creates a welcoming community for everyone who walks through its doors.

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The Role:
n As the Assistant Director, you will work closely and collaboratively with the Centre Director to lead the day-to-day operations of the service. Together, you will provide strong leadership, support and guidance to the team, ensuring the centre continues to deliver exceptional outcomes for children, families and educators.
n This is a genuine leadership partnership where you will play an integral role in driving centre quality, fostering a positive team culture and supporting the strategic direction of the service. You will act as a trusted support to the Director, sharing responsibility for educational excellence, compliance, team development and family engagement, while confidently overseeing operations in their absence.
n Key Responsibilities

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- Partner closely with the Centre Director to lead and support the daily operations of the service
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- Provide coaching, mentoring and leadership to educators, promoting a collaborative and high-performing team culture
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- Support the implementation of the centre's vision, values and quality improvement goals
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- Build strong, authentic relationships with children, families and the local community
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- Assist with staff rostering, occupancy management and centre administration
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- Support curriculum development and educational excellence across the service
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- Maintain compliance with the National Quality Framework and all regulatory requirements
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- Confidently oversee centre operations and decision-making in the Director's absence
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- Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education
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- 2 years minimum experience in a leadership role within an Early Childhood Education setting
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- Thorough understanding of the National Quality Framework, EYLF and Child Secure Standards
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- Strong leadership, excellent communication and problem-solving skills
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- Current Working with Children Check
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- Current First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma qualifications
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- A genuine passion for delivering high-quality early learning outcomes
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- Full Working Rights
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NO SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABE

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ANZUK Education is a child-safe organisationcommitted to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. All applicants must complete child safety screening before starting, and all staff must follow our child-safe practices and those of our partner schools and early childhood services.
n We support educators in finding rewarding careers across early childhood, primary, secondary, and special education settings – within government, faith-based, and independent schools – both in Australia and overseas.
n As a diverse and inclusive employer, we welcome applicants of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural backgrounds, and beliefs, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

📌 Boutique Early Learning Centre | Assistant Director (Victoria)
🏢 anzuk Education
📍 Victoria