Assistant Director & Operations in Melbourne

We are supporting a beautiful, purpose-built boutique early learning service located in Melbourne’s South East. Designed to inspire curiosity, connection and learning, this community-focused centre provides children with a warm, nurturing environment where they can thrive. Committed to building meaningful relationships with children, families and educators, the service fosters a genuine sense of belonging and creates a welcoming community for everyone who walks through its doors.

As the Assistant Director, you will work closely and collaboratively with the Centre Director to lead the day-to-day operations of the service. Together, you will provide strong leadership, support and guidance to the team, ensuring the centre continues to deliver exceptional outcomes for children, families and educators. This is a genuine leadership partnership where you will play an integral role in driving centre quality, fostering a positive team culture and supporting the strategic direction of the service. You will act as a trusted support to the Director, sharing responsibility for educational excellence, compliance, team development and family engagement, while confidently overseeing operations in their absence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner closely with the Centre Director to lead and support the daily operations of the service
• Provide coaching, mentoring and leadership to educators, promoting a collaborative and high-performing team culture
• Support the implementation of the centre’s vision, values and quality improvement goals
• Build strong, authentic relationships with children, families and the local community
• Assist with staff rostering, occupancy management and centre administration
• Support curriculum development and educational excellence across the service
• Maintain compliance with the National Quality Framework and all regulatory requirements
• Confidently oversee centre operations and decision-making in the Director’s absence

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education
• 2 years minimum experience in a leadership role within an Early Childhood Education setting
• Thorough understanding of the National Quality Framework, EYLF and Child Safe Standards
• Strong leadership, excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma qualifications
• A genuine passion for delivering high-quality early learning outcomes

Full Working Rights. NO SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.

If you’re a passionate early childhood leader looking for an opportunity to grow your career, please click “Apply” or apply by sending your resume to angela.p@anzuk.education.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.*

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.