Are you an Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) or an experienced Diploma-qualified educator with management experience looking for your next leadership chance in Dubbo?

Playmates Cottage Dubbo is seeking an experienced and passionate Assistant Director to join our team.

We are a small, not-for-profit 51-place early childhood centre committed to providing a welcoming, nurturing and high-quality learning environments for children, families and educators.

About the role

Working alongside our Centre Manager and Educational Leader, the Assistant Director will support the daily operations and leadership of the centre.

Key responsibilities
Policy and procedure reviews and implementation
Compliance monitoring and audits
Enrolment and waitlist management and reviews
Supporting and managing a team of educators
Assisting the Educational Leader and Centre Manager with daily operations
Partake in risk minimisation and management




Developing and implementing medical management plans in consultation with families and team members
Supporting regulatory compliance and continuous improvement

About you
A Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Previous management or leadership experience within an early childhood setting
A current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
A Police Check completed within the past 6 months
Completed CHCPRT025 Child Protection or willingness to obtain
Completed Child Safety Foundation and Advanced Gecko training
Current First Aid and CPR certification
Robust communication, organisation and leadership skills
Experience with OWNA or similar childcare management software is highly desirable

📌 Assistant Manager Dubbo
🏢 Playmates Cottage Childcare Centre
📍 Dubbo