2IC to Centre Director: Lead, Grow & Mentor

Quickcare; Berowra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Quickcare on the Upper North Shore of Sydney is seeking a 2IC / Emerging Centre Director. You'll balance on‑the‑floor teaching with steps toward centre leadership, mentoring the team and modelling best-practice curriculum, documentation, and family engagement.

This role offers a genuine career pathway into directorship within a beautiful, family‑owned service that values collegial teamwork, strong relationships with children and families, and a commitment to compliance with the National Quality

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching (ECT)
• Extensive industry experience, ideally in a Room Leader or 2IC capacity
• Genuine leadership qualities with ambition to progress to Director
• Hands-on educator roles with progression towards centre leadership
• Strong understanding of the EYLF and National Quality Standard
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Current Working with Children Check
• Child Protection & Child Safety Training
• First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma certification

Responsibilities

• Work on the floor as an experienced educator and mentor to the team
• Support the Provider with day-to-day operations and leadership tasks
• Gradually taking on more off-the-floor responsibilities as you progress towards Director
• Lead by example—modelling best-practice curriculum, documentation, and family engagement
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and the educator team
• Support compliance with the National Quality Framework and relevant regulations

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication skills

Relationship-building

EYLF knowledge

NQS knowledge

First Aid

CPR

Anaphylaxis management

Asthma management

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching (ECT)

Job description

Quickcare on the Upper North Shore of Sydney is seeking a 2IC / Emerging Centre Director. You'll balance on‑the‑floor teaching with steps toward centre leadership, mentoring the team and modelling best-practice curriculum, documentation, and family engagement.

This role offers a genuine career pathway into directorship within a beautiful, family‑owned service that values collegial teamwork, strong relationships with children and families, and a commitment to compliance with the National Quality