Birches is a family-owned group of seven early learning centres across Melbourne. Our Croydon centre is looking for a 2IC to work alongside our Centre Director and help lead a team that knows its families well.

About the role

You’ll be the Director’s right hand. That means stepping in when they’re away, keeping on top of compliance, supporting educators on the floor and making sure families feel welcome every day.

This is a hands-on role. You’ll spend a lot of your time with the children and the team, and you’ll lead by doing. It suits someone who likes being on the floor as much as they like the leadership side.

Day to day you’ll

- Support the Director with the running of the centre and step up in their absence
- Help keep us compliant with the National Quality Framework and our policies
- Mentor educators and help them grow in confidence
- Support programming and documentation in line with EYLF V2.0
- Build strong relationships with families, children and the local community

Life at Birches Croydon Croydon has a strong outdoor focus, with weekly bush kinder, weekly music and sport sessions and monthly incursions.



If you love getting children outside and into the community, you’ll fit right in.

Requirements

- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
- At least 1 year of experience as a 2IC
- Sound knowledge of the EYLF V2.0, the National Quality Standard and the Child Safe Standards
- Current Working with Children Check (employee)
- Current First Aid (HLTAID012), plus approved anaphylaxis and asthma training
- Child protection training
- Transparent, confident communication with educators, families and management
- A positive attitude and the ability to bring a team along with you

What we offer

- Pay above award through the ECEC Worker Retention Payment
- Childcare discount for your own children
- EAP with free counselling sessions
- A family-owned business where you know the owners and your voice is heard
- A supportive Director and head office team behind you

If this sounds like you, apply now with your resume and a short cover letter.

📌 Assistant Centre Director (2IC) (Croydon)
🏢 Birches Early Learning Centre
📍 Croydon