Assistant Centre Director

Childcare Management Services Pty. Ltd.; Canning; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Better pay

Everyday balance

Education for growth

Support you can rely on

Job summary

Busy Bees Willetton is seeking an experienced Assistant Centre Director to join full‑time maternity leave cover from now until 22 January 2027. Located in Willetton, WA, this 72‑place service offers a dynamic setting alongside a capable Centre Director and Educational Leader.

You’ll balance leadership and administration with hands‑on support on the floor, splitting your time 50/50 between non‑contact duties and direct care, to help deliver high‑quality education and care.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or higher).
• Current Working with Children Check for WA.
• Sound knowledge of the EYLF, NQS, and Child Protection legislation.
• Leadership experience or a strong desire to grow into a leadership role within the ECEC industry.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Director in the day-to-day leadership and operations of the service.
• Work with a range of systems to support administrative duties across the centre.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire educators to deliver high-quality education and care.
• Build strong partnerships with families and the local community.
• Support compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and National Regulations.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, reflective practice, and continuous improvement.
• Step into the Centre Director role when required.

Skills

Leadership experience

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Assistant Centre Director | $41.72–$43.08 per hour

We’re looking for an experienced Assistant Centre Director to join Busy Bees at Willetton on a full‑time, fixed‑term maternity leave cover until 22 January 2027, with an immediate start available.

Located in Willetton WA, this 72‑place, fast‑paced, multi‑level service offers a fantastic opportunity to work alongside a knowledgeable Centre Director and strong Educational Leader.

You’ll enjoy a varied role with a 50/50 split between non‑contact and contact time, balancing leadership and administration with hands‑on support on the floor.

What you’ll do

• Support the Centre Director in the day‑to‑day leadership and operations of the service.
• Work with a range of systems to support administrative duties across the centre.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire educators to deliver high‑quality education and care.
• Build strong partnerships with families and the local community.
• Support compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and National Regulations.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, reflective practice, and continuous improvement.
• Step into the Centre Director role when required.

What you’ll bring

• A genuine commitment to child safety, speaking up, always doing the right thing, and alignment with Busy Bees values.
• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or higher).
• Current Working with Children Check for WA.
• Sound knowledge of the EYLF, NQS, and Child Protection legislation.
• Leadership experience or a strong desire to grow into a leadership role within the ECEC industry.
• A collaborative, positive, and supportive leadership style.

Why Busy Bees?

• Better pay.
• Everyday balance.
• Education for growth.
• Support you can rely on.

We live by our values of Care, Quality, Service, and Value to make a real impact on child safety and quality. Be part of a service genuinely passionate about sustainable practice. Support enriching environments that encourage curiosity, creativity and learning. Work alongside experienced leaders who value collaboration and support. Perfect for someone who loves variety, takes initiative and thrives in a busy environment. Take ownership of systems, organisation and centre operations while staying connected to the floor.

Paid learning & development; First Aid, CPR & mandatory training covered, ongoing professional development, and access to our Busy Bees learning platform and ACCCO RTO pathways. Wellbeing support that goes beyond work; free, confidential EAP access for you and your immediate family, when you need it most.

Employment is conditional on satisfactory, rigorous pre‑employment checks (including WWCC, ID, Qualifications, Gecko Training, Work Rights, NQAITS register/Prohibited Persons & References) and child safety training, reflecting our strong commitment to safeguarding, equity, diversity and inclusion.

We are proud to be a child safe organisation, putting child safety at the heart of everything we do through our Bee Safe commitment.

Why Work for Busy Bees?

If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart. We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire. Whether you're embarking on the exciting journey of your early educational career or striving to advance to the next level, Busy Bees presents an ideal opportunity for you! We're actively searching for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who possess an authentic passion for Early Childhood Education and the well‑being of children, to fill a variety of roles across our Services and Support Office. Early Childhood Education attracts a special type of person. You might possess creativity, nurturance, a focus on tasks, or a knack for problem‑solving. However, at its core, your affinity for Early Childhood Education arises from a profound devotion to nurturing the educational growth of the youngest members within our communities. This resonates deeply with us, as our mission is to give every child the best start in life. We are driven to gather people who care deeply about quality and we empower people to bring their unique gifts and talents together for the benefit of our children. We value each member of our team and know that by supporting you in your journey you’ll be the positive and supportive influence in theirs.