Lead, Inspire, and Create from the Ground Up

Are you ready to take the next step in your early childhood career? This is your chance to be part of something new and exciting. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Assistant Director & Educational Leader to help lead our brand-new purpose-built early learning centre in Kings Meadows, set to open in January 2027.

This is a rare opportunity to help establish a new service from the very beginning: set the tone, shape the culture, and build a high-performing team. You’ll play a vital role in creating a warm, inclusive, and high-quality environment where children, families, and educators thrive. The successful applicant for this position will also be the Educational Leader for the service; this attracts an additional hourly allowance in accordance with the Children’s Services Award 2010.

You will be allocated a set number of hours within this contract to complete the Educational Leader requirements, which will be discussed through the recruitment process.

About Discovery Early Learning Centres:

We are a Tasmanian family-owned and operated organisation with extensive experience in providing high-quality education and care programs for children from birth to twelve years of age, across Tasmania. Consistently recognised across the state as Exceeding National Quality Standards, ensuring the highest level of education and care for every child.

Kings Meadows Early Learning Centre has been purpose-built to provide an innovative and agile learning environment, including a central hub room that brings children together and creates a sense of community and belonging. Our service offers a unique outdoor setting, which includes large gardens, trees, and climbing facilities.

We will offer Long Day Care, Preschool programs and Outside School Hours Care, including Before School, After School and Vacation Care. We understand every family has different needs,



and we offer full-time or part-time care.

Why Join Us?

- Be part of a brand new, purpose-built centre in a growing community
- Influence every aspect of the centre’s culture, values, and daily practice
- Collaborate with a supportive organisation committed to quality and innovation in early childhood education
- Enjoy competitive remuneration and opportunities for ongoing career growth
- Monthly rostered days off
- Staff children in care discount - 50% off gap fee
- Annual uniform allowance
- Employee Assistance Program & focus on educator wellbeing

As the Assistant Director/Educational Leader, you will:

- Lead the launch of our brand-new centre - from building your dream team to connecting with the community.
- Deliver and champion exceptional early learning programs aligned with EYLF and NQS.
- Inspire and mentor educators to achieve their best through strong, values-based leadership.
- Drive a culture of excellence with reflective practice and professional growth at its heart.
- Ensure every child’s safety, wellbeing, and learning while maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Role model best practice, guiding curriculum design and innovative teaching approaches.
- Support and grow your team’s confidence in planning and delivering quality learning experiences.
- Assist educators in supporting and promoting children’s developmental needs - social and emotional wellbeing, physical, and cognitive development

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- A practical understanding of the EYLF,



NQS, and regulatory standards
- Proven leadership experience in early childhood education and care
- Minimum Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent)
- A demonstrated commitment to professional growth, reflective practice, and team development
- A strong alignment with early learning values, ethics, and high-quality pedagogy
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust, communicate effectively, and foster positive relationships with staff, families, and the wider community
- Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration

Discovery is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to an organisation-wide culture of child safety as well as a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

How to apply:

Be the leader who sets the standard. Build something excellent from day one.

Click APPLY now – applications will only be accepted via Seek, and must include both a resume and a cover letter.

Applications close Sunday 22nd November, 2026.

Email [email protected] for a copy of the position description or phone Rebecca (Director) on [0474 745 014](tel:0474 745 014) to discuss the position further.

Further information can be found at our website: https://discoveryelc.com.au/careers

Discovery is a Tasmanian ‘Employer of Choice’ and is renowned for enabling individuals to fulfil their career and life goals. As an equal-chance employer, Discovery is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environments and is committed to inclusive practices that support Reconciliation, inclusion, diversity, and equity. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and who are from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

📌 Assistant Director/Educational Leader – Brand New Early Learning Centre! (Kings Meadows)
🏢 Discovery Early Learning Centre
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