Job Type: Full-time

Assistant Director / Educational Leader Location: Avoca, VIC Position Type: Full-Time (5 days per week) Salary: $90,000 – $110,000 per annum + Superannuation (commensurate with qualifications and experience) About the Role Are you an experienced, passionate early childhood leader looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive community? We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Assistant Director / Educational Leader to join our team in Avoca. In this dual role, you will be pivotal in driving high-quality educational programs, mentoring and guiding our educators, and stepping up as the Person in Charge / Acting Director in the Director's absence. If you bring solid leadership experience, a passion for pedagogical excellence, and an in‑depth understanding of compliance, we would love to hear from you! Key Responsibilities Educational Leadership: Lead, plan, and evaluate high-quality educational programs that reflect the Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework (VEYLDF). Mentorship & Practice: Mentor, inspire, and support educators to continuously improve teaching practices and pedagogical knowledge. Operations & Leadership: Serve as the Director / Person in Charge during periods of absence, maintaining smooth daily operations and regulatory compliance. Compliance & Quality: Support ongoing compliance with the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, National Quality Framework (NQF), and Child Safe Standards. Key Selection Criteria Leadership Experience: Demonstrated management and leadership experience in early childhood education and care, including leading high-quality educational programs and practice. Regulatory Knowledge:



A comprehensive understanding of: Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations National Quality Framework (NQF) Child Safe Standards Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework (VEYLDF) Skills: Excellent knowledge of programming and planning, with a proven ability to mentor, inspire, and guide teaching staff. Qualifications & Requirements To be considered for this role, you must hold full work rights in Australia and meet the following requirements: Qualification: Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher (a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education/Teaching will be highly regarded). Work Rights: Full, unrestricted Australian working rights. Working with Children Check: Valid 'Employee' Working with Children Check (WWCC) OR full Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration. Police Checks: Willingness to consent to a National Police Check (arranged by Early Learning Victoria). International Police Check (if you have resided outside Australia for 12 months or more in the last 10 years). First Aid: Valid First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma management qualifications. Child Protection: Completion of the Protecting Children: Mandatory Reporting online learning module. References: Ability to provide two (2) professional supervisor references upon request. What We Offer Competitive Salary: $90,000 – $110,000 + Super (negotiable based on qualifications and experience). Impactful Role: Direct opportunity to mentor staff and shape educational outcomes. Work-Life Balance: Beautiful location in Avoca, offering a wonderful regional community lifestyle just 1.5 hours from Melbourne. qualification Diploma of Children Services working at null #J-18808-Ljbffr

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