Little Zak's Academy is privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment. Our staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families. We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Assistant Director (2IC) / Room Leader / Educational Leader to join our team at Erskine Park. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced early childhood professional who enjoys leading a team, supporting centre operations and driving quality educational outcomes while remaining actively involved in the classroom. Why Join Us? We are proud to be part of the Australian Government’s Worker Retention Payment program. Eligible team members at Little Zak's Academy now receive an additional 15% on top of award rates. The Australian Government announced that the Worker Retention Payment program would be extended until 30 June 2028, continuing to support wage increases for eligible early childhood educators. Little Zak's Academy was one of the first approved providers nationally to participate in this initiative, ensuring our team could access these additional benefits from the commencement of the program. Rotating rosters to support work life balance Competitive remuneration depending on your qualification and experience Up to 50 percent staff childcare discount Paid wellbeing day each year for permanent staff (after 12 months) Health and wellness allowance reimbursing up to $50 per month (gym, pool, wellness memberships) $1,000 employee referral bonus for each successful referral Employee Assistance Program via Sonder , offering unlimited confidential counselling and wellbeing support Paid staff meetings, including dinner provided Paid off-floor induction with structured onboarding and training Mentoring and buddy system for all new starters Study support through Pay for Progression , including Certificate III, Diploma, and Early Childhood Teaching pathways (T&Cs; apply) Strong promote-from-within culture with long-term career opportunities About the role: This is a hands-on leadership position combining Assistant Director (2IC),



Room Leader and Educational Leader responsibilities. Working closely with the Centre Director, you will play an important role in the day-to-day management of the service, lead and mentor educators, oversee the educational program and maintain a high standard of care and education. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to both the operational and educational success of the centre. Key Responsibilities Leadership and Centre Operations Support the Centre Director with the day-to-day management and smooth operation of the service. Assist with operational planning, administration, staffing arrangements and regulatory compliance. Step into Responsible Person duties and support Nominated Supervisor responsibilities when required and appropriately appointed. Lead, mentor and support educators, promoting a positive, collaborative and accountable team culture. Support staff onboarding, induction, professional development and performance management. Assist with maintaining educator-to-child ratios, staff qualifications and compliance requirements. Educational Leadership and Curriculum Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of a high-quality educational program in line with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF V2.0). Oversee the assessment and planning cycle, ensuring observations, documentation and learning outcomes are meaningful and up to date. Mentor and guide educators in their pedagogical practices and curriculum delivery. Promote play-based learning environments that respond to children's individual interests, strengths and developmental needs. Contribute to the development, implementation and ongoing review of the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP). Drive continuous improvement across the educational program and service practices. Room Leadership and Daily Practice Take ownership of an allocated room and oversee its daily operations, routines and educational environment.



Lead and support educators within your room to deliver high-quality education and care. Ensure children are adequately supervised and their health, safety and wellbeing are prioritised. Maintain high standards of hygiene, documentation and compliance within the room. Build strong, respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues. About you: To be successful in this role, you will have: An ACECQA-approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification. Minimum 3 years' leadership experience in an early childhood education setting, or at least 5 years' overall experience in the sector. Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management certifications. Valid Working With Children Check. Current accredited Child Protection Training. Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Quality Standard (NQS), National Law and Regulations. Working knowledge of the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) system and relevant compliance requirements. Demonstrated experience in leading, mentoring and developing educators. Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. A genuine passion for early childhood education and a commitment to creating positive learning outcomes for children. Most importantly, you will be a positive role model who leads by example, takes initiative and is passionate about supporting both children and educators to reach their full potential. Little Zak's Child Safety Commitment Little Zak’s Academy is a Child Safe Organisation. We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have a rigorous recruitment and screening process in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-secure employment checks. By applying for a role with Little Zak’s Academy, you acknowledge and agree to undergo all required child safety checks as part of our employment process. We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Do not miss out on this great opportunity! If this sounds like you then, please click ‘APPLY NOW’ or call 0485 982 484 for more information.

📌 Ect assistant director (2ic) / room leader / educational leader (Australia)
🏢 Little Zaks
📍 Australia