Happy Sprouts Early Learning Greenvale – Greenvale VIC

Happy Sprouts Early Learning – Greenvale

Location: Greenvale, Melbourne VIC
Category: Childcare & Outside School Hours Care (Education & Training)
Salary: $75,000 – $95,000 per year

Take the Next Step in Your Early Childhood Leadership Career!

Are you a passionate and experienced early childhood professional ready to take the next step in your leadership career?

This is an exciting opportunity to inspire educators, contribute to educational excellence and play a key role in the day-to-day leadership of our centre.

About Happy Sprouts Early Learning

Happy Sprouts Early Learning is a family-owned and operated early childhood education provider with centres located in Greenvale, Craigieburn and Beveridge.

We are committed to providing high-quality early childhood education in welcoming, nurturing and engaging learning environments.

Our educational philosophy focuses on child-centred, play-based learning that encourages curiosity, creativity, confidence and a lifelong love of learning.

We believe that strong leadership, teamwork and a supportive workplace culture are essential to achieving outstanding outcomes for children and families.

About the Role

As our Assistant Centre Director & Educational Leader, you will work closely with the Centre Director to support the educational and operational leadership of the service.

You will be responsible for mentoring educators, maintaining high-quality educational programs, supporting centre operations and contributing to a positive and qualified team culture.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Lead, inspire, mentor and support educators to deliver high-quality educational programs.
- Guide educators in planning,



implementing and documenting engaging, child-centred learning experiences.
- Ensure educational practices align with the EYLF, VEYLDF, NQF and NQS.
- Promote innovative curriculum practices, reflective learning and continuous improvement.
- Support the Centre Director with daily centre operations, staff supervision and team development.
- Provide leadership and operational support in the Centre Director's absence.
- Build positive and respectful relationships with children, families and educators.
- Support compliance with regulatory requirements, child safety standards and centre policies.
- Actively contribute to the centre's Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) and ongoing service goals.

This leadership position requires flexibility to support the operational needs of the centre.

Our centre operates between 6:30 am and 6:30 pm.

The successful applicant must be available to work rostered shifts across these operating hours, including both early morning and late afternoon shifts.

The Assistant Centre Director will share opening and closing shift responsibilities with the Centre Director, ensuring appropriate management and leadership coverage throughout the day.

Applicants must be willing to work flexible rostered hours based on the operational requirements of the centre.

About You

We are looking for a confident,



approachable and proactive leader who genuinely enjoys working with children and supporting educators to achieve their best.

To be successful, you will have:

- An approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or a higher approved early childhood qualification.
- Strong knowledge of the EYLF, VEYLDF, NQF and NQS.
- Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to mentor, motivate and guide a team of educators.
- Strong organisational, problem-solving and time-management skills.
- A positive attitude, reliability and a professional approach.
- A genuine commitment to child safety, wellbeing and educational excellence.
- A current Working with Children Check or appropriate VIT registration.
- Current approved First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma qualifications.
- Relevant Child Protection and Child Safety training.

Previous experience as an Educational Leader, Assistant Centre Director, 2IC or in a similar leadership role will be highly regarded.

Why Join Happy Sprouts?

We value our educators and recognise the importance of providing a positive and supportive working environment.

What we offer:

- A friendly, welcoming and supportive team culture.
- A family-owned organisation with approachable management.
- Support from an experienced Centre Director and Approved Provider.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- The opportunity to contribute to educational leadership and centre management.
- A staff reward and recognition system.
- A competitive salary package.

Happy Sprouts Early Learning is committed to child safety and providing a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment for all children.

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📌 Assistant Centre Director & Educational Leader (Melbourne)
🏢 Happy Sprouts Early Learning Greenvale
📍 Melbourne