Assistant Director / Educational Leader - Essendon

Council-operated Children's Service as an Assistant Director / Educational Leader.

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced early childhood qualified to join a high-quality Council-operated Children's Service as an Assistant Director / Educational Leader.

This dual-role position combines approximately 7 hours per week dedicated Educational Leader time with a broader leadership role supporting the Centre Director in the day-to-day management and operation of the service. Working within a cooperative and supportive Local Government environment, you will contribute to the delivery of exceptional early learning programs while mentoring educators and driving continuous quality improvement across the service.

Key responsibilities

- Lead and support the implementation of an engaging, inclusive and high-quality educational program
- Mentor and coach educators in curriculum development and reflective practice
- Drive continuous improvement against the National Quality Standard (NQS)
- Support programming, planning and documentation practices across all rooms
- Facilitate critical reflection and professional discussions with educators
- Promote contemporary early childhood pedagogy and best practice
- Assist in preparation for Assessment and Rating processes
- Support the Centre Director with the overall management of the service




- Provide strong floor leadership and operational oversight
- Assist with staff supervision, mentoring and performance development

About you

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent ACECQA-approved qualification

Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration

Demonstrated experience in an Educational Leader, Assistant Director, Lead Educator or similar leadership role

Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework

Proven ability to mentor and support educators to achieve positive outcomes for children

Exceptional communication, leadership and relationship-building skills

Commitment to delivering high-quality early childhood education and care

About us

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and highly regarded Local Government children's service. Council is committed to child safety, diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity employment.

- Competitive salary package
- Above-award Local Government conditions
- Generous annual leave provisions
- Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
- Strong leadership and career progression pathways
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Work-life balance and family-friendly environment

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📌 Assistant Director / Educational Leader - Essendon (Melbourne)
🏢 Harrison McMillan
📍 Melbourne