Job Description
The Centre:
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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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Essential Requirements
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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 Protected 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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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.
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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.
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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.
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*Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.*

📌 Assistant Director - Rowville (Victoria)
🏢 Anzuk
📍 Victoria