Assistant Centre Director

Childcare Management Services Pty. Ltd.; Colac; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Better pay

Education for growth

Bush Kinder program

Wellbeing sessions

50% childcare gap-fee discount

Paid learning & development

Career pathways to Centre Director

Global opportunities

EAP support

Job summary

Busy Bees Colac is seeking an experienced Assistant Centre Director to join our 91-place centre on a full‑time permanent basis. You will support the Centre Director, mentor educators, ensure compliance with EYLF/NQS, and build strong relationships with families and the community.

A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care and a Victorian WWCC are required. This role offers leadership opportunities and pathways within Busy Bees.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher.
• Current Victorian Working with Children Check.
• A genuine commitment to child safety and alignment with Busy Bees values.
• Sound understanding of the EYLF, NQS, Child Protection and ECEC compliance requirements.
• Understanding of ratios, daily operations and what it takes to run a successful service.
• Leadership experience, or a strong desire to take the next step in your ECEC career.
• A positive, collaborative and supportive leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Director with the day-to-day leadership and operations of the service.
• Lead, mentor and support educators to deliver high-quality education and care.
• Help maintain compliance with the NQF and National Regulations.
• Support curriculum planning, reflective practice and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with families and the local community.
• Step into the Centre Director role when required.

Skills

Leadership experience

Mentoring educators

Relationship building

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Victorian Working with Children Check

Job description

Assistant Centre Director

Colac | $41.72 – $43.08 per hour | Busy Bees

Busy Bees is a leading global early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres where educators are supported to grow, lead and make a real difference in children’s lives, with over 130 centres across Australia and around 3,000 employees.

Our Bee Safe Commitment: Child safety is at the heart of everything we do and is embedded in our people, places and processes.

Help us give every child the Best Start in Life.

We’re seeking an experienced and supportive Assistant Centre Director to join our team at Busy Bees at Colac on a full-time, permanent basis.

Our 91-place, four-room centre is deeply connected to the Colac community, with strong family relationships and local partnerships.

With a long-standing team, spacious outdoor environments and our much-loved Bush Kinder program, it’s a welcoming place where children can explore, connect and thrive.

What you’ll do

• Support the Centre Director with the day-to-day leadership and operations of the service.
• Lead, mentor and support educators to deliver high-quality education and care.
• Help maintain compliance with the NQF and National Regulations.
• Support curriculum planning, reflective practice and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with families and the local community.
• Step into the Centre Director role when required.

What you’ll bring

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher.
• Current Victorian Working with Children Check.
• A genuine commitment to child safety and alignment with Busy Bees values.
• Sound understanding of the EYLF, NQS, Child Protection and ECEC compliance requirements.
• Understanding of ratios, daily operations and what it takes to run a successful service.
• Leadership experience, or a strong desire to take the next step in your ECEC career.
• A positive, collaborative and supportive leadership style.

Why Busy Bees?

• Because we offer the B.E.E.S. advantage:
• Better pay.
• Everyday balance.
• Education for growth.
• Support you can rely on.
• Bush Kinder program offering children opportunities to explore and learn in nature.
• Wellbeing built into the week with yoga sessions twice a week.
• Family-friendly benefits including a 50% childcare gap-fee discount for permanent staff.
• Paid learning & development with ongoing professional development and access to Busy Bees learning pathways.
• Career pathways with opportunities to grow into Centre Director and broader leadership roles.
• Global opportunities through our Global Talent Exchange Program across the UK, Canada and Asia.
• EAP support for you and your immediate family.

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.