About the role

We are looking for a full time Director Assistant as a Nominated Supervisor for our Lidcombe Service - 36 places.

Working with the Centre Director, you will support a team of educators and room leaders, create a positive, professional and collaborative workplace culture, oversee the day-to-day operation of the centre and step into Centre Director role when required.

Key responsibilities

- Supporting a team of educators and room leaders

- Creating a positive, professional and collaborative workplace culture

- Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the centre

- Maintaining compliance

- Managing staffing, rosters and ratios

- Building strong and trusting relationships with children and families

- Supporting enrolments, centre tours and family engagement

- Working with the Educational Leader to support high-quality curriculum and practice

- Leading the centre through assessment and rating and continuous quality improvement

- Supporting recruitment, onboarding and professional development of educators

About you

- Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Diploma qualified

- At least 2 years in a Director Assistant or leadership role within an early learning setting

- Confident and capable in navigating the Assessment and Rating process with a deep understanding of quality improvement





- A solid grasp of the Cycle of Planning and the ability to document and support children's learning effectively

- Strong working knowledge of the National Quality Standard (NQS), National Quality Framework (NQF), and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

- Valid certifications in First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management, and a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Benefits

- Attractive remuneration

- Opportunity to grow into Centre Director position

- Supportive and approachable management

- On-site parking

- Opportunities for ongoing career development and career growth

- A collaborative workplace where your ideas and experience are valued

About us

We are a small, family-owned and operated boutique Service, purpose-built to provide a high-quality learning setting for children from birth to six years. With just 36 places across three classrooms, we pride ourselves on maintaining a close-knit community where children, families and educators are genuinely known, valued and supported.

We believe that strong, responsive relationships between educators and children are the foundation for learning and development. We value meaningful interactions, intentional teaching and creating an environment where every child feels safe, confident and inspired to learn.

📌 Director Assistant | Lidcombe | Start January 2027
🏢 Kids First Early Learning Centre
📍 Lidcombe