At Exploring Tree, we believe great centres start with outstanding people.

We’re looking for an experienced Assistant Director who is ready to lead, support a great team, and take the next step in their leadership journey.

You’ll work closely with the Centre Director and leadership team to help the centre run well, support educators, and create a great experience for children and families.

This is more than a support role. You’ll have a real voice, the chance to bring your ideas to life, and the prospect to grow towards a future Centre Director role.

If you are a warm, confident leader who cares about people, quality, and doing things well, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

As Assistant Director, you will be a key part of the leadership team, working closely with the Centre Director to help lead the centre.

You’ll help make sure the centre runs smoothly while supporting educators, children, and families.

You will:

- Support the Centre Director with the day-to-day running of the centre

- Lead, support, and mentor educators

- Build a positive and caring team culture

- Support high-quality learning and care

- Build strong relationships with children and families

- Help educators grow their skills and confidence

- Take an active role in staffing, enrolments, administration, and compliance

- Support centre improvements and new ideas

- Promote child safety, inclusion, and wellbeing

- Support family events and centre activities

- Help solve problems and find better ways of working

- Step into the Centre Director role when required

What Success Looks Like

In this role, success is more than getting through the day.

It means:

- Building a team that works well together

- Helping educators feel supported and confident

- Creating strong relationships with families

- Supporting great learning experiences for children

- Helping the centre run smoothly





- Bringing new ideas to life

- Taking on more leadership responsibility over time

- Growing your skills and confidence as a leader

About You

You are a caring and confident leader who enjoys helping others grow.

You understand that great centres are built on strong relationships, happy teams, and high standards.

You will have:

- A Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care

- Experience as a Room Leader, Educational Leader, Assistant Director, or in another leadership role

- Good knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards

- Experience supporting, mentoring, or leading educators

- Strong communication and people skills

- Good organisation and attention to detail

- A positive and solution-focused approach

- A passion for quality early learning

- A commitment to child safety and inclusion

- A current Working With Children Check

- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certificates, or a willingness to obtain

It Would Be Great If You Have

- Experience supporting the day-to-day running of a centre

- Experience mentoring educators

- Experience supporting quality improvement

- Experience leading centre projects

- A passion for current ideas and better ways of working

- A desire to grow your leadership career towards a future Centre Director role

Why Join Exploring Tree?

We want our leaders to feel trusted, supported, and proud of the work they do.

You will have:





- The chance to grow your leadership skills

- Support from an experienced Centre Director and leadership team

- The opportunity to take on more responsibility

- A clear pathway to grow towards a Centre Director role

- A team you can support, coach, and grow

- Well-resourced learning environments

- The chance to bring your ideas to life

- Ongoing professional development

- A strong focus on educator wellbeing

- The opportunity to build strong relationships with families

- A workplace that values your ideas, experience, and leadership

Help lead today. Grow into tomorrow.

About Exploring Tree

Exploring Tree is a family-owned early learning organisation creating a different kind of early learning experience.

Our centres are designed to give children space to explore, create, play, and grow.

Alongside quality early learning, our programs include creative arts, wellbeing, nature play, and Christian education.

We also invest in our educators through professional development, leadership support, and opportunities to try new ideas.

We believe children thrive when they feel safe, known, and supported.

We believe educators do their best work when they feel valued, trusted, and part of a great team.

Apply Now

We’re looking for an Assistant Director who is ready to grow, lead, and make a real difference.

Someone who cares about their team.

Someone who enjoys helping others succeed.

Someone who wants to take the next step in their leadership career.

If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply through SEEK, please submit:

- Your resume

- A short cover letter

- Two professional references

Applications will be reviewed as they come in and may close once the position has been filled.

We encourage you to apply early.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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