Job Description

Diploma-Qualified Assistant Director - Maternity Leave Cover

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The Avenue Children's Centre and Kindergarten - Balaclava VIC

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The Avenue Children's Centre andKindergarten is acommunity-managed, 40-place long daycare centrewith a proudhistory of providinghigh-quality educationand care tochildren and familiesin our localcommunity.

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Located in theheart ofBalaclava/St KildaEast, we are knownfor our warmand welcoming environment, strong community connectionsand dedicated teamofeducators.

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Many of oureducators have beenpart of TheAvenue for manyyears, reflecting oursupportive workplace culture, strong relationships andgenuine commitment tostaff wellbeing.

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You will bejoining an experienced, collaborative team thatvaluesrelationships, professionallearning, teamwork andcommunity.

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About the Role

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We are seekinganexperienced, Diploma-qualifiedAssistant directorto join ourteamfor a12-month maternityleave position starting in November 2026.

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This is anexciting opportunity foran experienced earlychildhood professionalwho enjoys leadership, building relationshipsand beingactively involved inthe day-to-day operation ofa centre.

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We are open to either:

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Full-time employment, including a monthlyRDO; or

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Working alongside theActing Centre Manager, theAssistant director will playan key rolein supporting thesmooth, effective andcompliant operation ofthe centre.

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Key responsibilitiesinclude:

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Supporting the CentreManager with theday-to-daymanagement and operationof the centre.

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Confidently taking responsibilityfor therunning of thecentre in theCentre Manager's absence.

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Providing leadership, guidanceand support toa team ofapproximately15 educators.

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Building and maintaining strong, respectful andpositive relationshipswithchildren,



families andcolleagues.

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Working closely withfamilies on adaily basis andresponding professionallyto enquiries.

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Assisting withcentre tours, enrolmentenquiries and familycommunication.

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Supporting staff rosteringand ensuring appropriatestaffing arrangements aremaintained.

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Providingon-floor supportand workingcollaboratively with educatorsto maintain high-quality practice.

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Assisting with thereview, implementationand ongoing managementofpolicies and procedures.

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Supportingcompliance with theNational Quality Framework, National Quality Standard, National Law andRegulations and ChildSafe Standards.

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Working closelywithXplor CCMSand supporting theeffective use ofthe system.

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Contributing to apositive, professionaland collaborative workplaceculture.

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Supporting continuous improvement and high-quality outcomes forchildren, families andeducators.

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About You

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We are lookingfor apassionate, reliable andexperienced early childhoodprofessionalwho is readyto take thenext step - orcontinue developing - intheir leadership journey.

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You will ideally have:

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ADiploma of EarlyChildhood Education andCareor equivalent.

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A minimum of5 years' experiencein Early ChildhoodEducation and Care.

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At least2 years' experienceworking in a2IC or similarleadership position.

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Strong leadership andorganisational skills.

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The ability to build positive andrespectful relationshipswith children, familiesand colleagues.

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A collaborative approachand the abilityto work effectivelywithin a team.

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The flexibility and adaptability to respondconfidently to thechanging needs ofa busy earlychildhood environment.

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Experience reviewing, implementingand maintainingpolicies and procedures.

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Experience usingXplor CCMS.

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Strong knowledge oftheEYLF, NQS, NQF, National Law andRegulations and ChildSafe Standards.

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The confidenceand capability tomanage the day-to-day runningof the centrein the absenceof the CentreManager.

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Most importantly, weare looking forsomeone who isapproachable, calm, organisedand genuinely enjoysworking with people.

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Required Qualifications & Certifications

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The successful applicant will hold:

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Diploma of EarlyChildhood Education andCare (or equivalent).

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CurrentWorking with ChildrenCheck.

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CurrentMandatory Reporting andGecko Child Protectiontraining.

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Sound knowledge oftheEYLF, NQS, NQFand Child SafeStandards.

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What We Offer

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At The Avenue, we value oureducatorsand recognise theimportant role theyplay in ourcommunity.

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We offer:

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Above-award wages.

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Employment under ourProfessional Community Standards2025 Agreement.

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50% additional personalleave daysto support staffwellbeing.

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Monthly RDOfor full-timeemployees.

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Atwo-week Christmas closure.

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Paid public holidays.

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Two paidstaff-only professionaldevelopment days.

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Ongoing professional developmentand learning opportunities.

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A supportive, respectful and nurturingteam culture.

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A stable workplacewithhigh staff retention.

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The opportunity towork in agenuinelycommunity-focused earlychildhood service.

📌 Diploma-Qualified Assistant Director - Maternity Leave Cover (Victoria)
🏢 The Avenue Children's Centre and Kindergarten
📍 Victoria