Are you an experienced Assistant Director looking for an exciting opportunity to further develop your leadership career within a supportive and established early learning service?

ANZUK Education is partnering with a respected and growing early childhood provider to recruit an Assistant Director for one of their services in Melbourne's south-east.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established service with a supportive leadership team, experienced educators and a strong focus on quality education and positive team culture. You'll be joining an organisation that values strong leadership, genuine relationships, professional development and creating environments where children, families and educators can thrive.
About the Role As Assistant Director, you will work closely with the Centre Director to support the successful day-to-day running of the service.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Supporting the overall operations and leadership of the centre
- Leading, mentoring and supporting educators
- Promoting high-quality educational outcomes and continuous improvement
- Building positive relationships with families, educators and the wider community
- Supporting compliance with the National Quality Framework and company policies
- Contributing to a positive, collaborative and supportive team culture
- Supporting staff development, performance and daily operations
- Assisting with centre initiatives and ongoing service improvement

About You We're looking for a passionate and motivated early childhood leader who enjoys supporting teams, building relationships and contributing to the success of a service.

To be successful, you will have:

- An approved Early Childhood qualification recognised by ACECQA
- At least 5 years experience in Early childhood
- Previous leadership experience within a long day care setting
- A strong understanding of the National Quality Framework




- Demonstrated ability to support, mentor and motivate educators
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A positive, approachable and solutions-focused leadership style
- A genuine passion for quality early childhood education

What's on Offer?
- Attractive salary package
- Supportive and cooperative leadership team
- Established service with an experienced team
- Ongoing professional development and leadership support
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Opportunity to further develop your leadership skills
- A positive and well-resourced working environment
- Immediate start available

Why This Role? This opportunity would suit an experienced Assistant Director who is looking to join a supportive organisation where they can make a meaningful contribution, continue developing their leadership skills and be part of a positive team environment.

If you're passionate about early childhood education and ready for your next leadership opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

If this sounds like you and someone who can add value to the team and children, please apply by sending your a Cover Letter outlining your experience working as a Centre Manager and your resume to ••••@anzuk.education

ANZUK Education is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. All applicants must complete child safety screening before starting, and all staff must follow our child-safe practices and those of our partner schools and early childhood services.

We support educators in finding rewarding careers across early childhood, primary, secondary, and special education settings - within government, faith-based, and independent schools - both in Australia and overseas.

As a diverse and inclusive employer, we welcome applicants of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural backgrounds, and beliefs, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

📌 Assistant Director | Early Childhood | South East Melbourne (Lynbrook)
🏢 anzuk Education
📍 Lynbrook