Assistant Centre Director

Busy Bees Australia Employer Pty Ltd; Lara; 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

50% childcare gap-fee discounts for 
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Job summary

Busy Bees Lara is seeking an Assistant Centre Director to lead day-to-day operations and support the Centre Director in a busy, 103-place Lara VIC centre. You will mentor educators, build strong family partnerships, and help drive high-quality early education and safety compliance.

The role emphasizes leadership development, collaborative practice, and the Bee Curious curriculum, with a full-time, on-site work arrangement and a focus on child safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or higher).
• Current VIC Working with Children Check.
• Sound knowledge of the EYLF, NQS and Child Protection legislation
• Leadership experience or a strong desire to grow into a leadership role.
• A collaborative, positive and supportive leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Director in the day-to-day leadership and operations of the service.
• 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.
• Support the Bee Curious curriculum.
• Step into the Centre Director role when required.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring educators

Partnership building

Curriculum planning

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or higher)

Job description

Assistant Centre Director | $41.72 – $43.08 per hour | Lara

Lara 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 Busy Bees at Lara in Lara, VIC, on a full-time basis. Lara is a 103-place centre, with a strong, long-standing team and excellent staff retention. The centre has a genuine community and family feel, with a strong focus on building positive relationships with children, families and educators. With the service continuing to grow, this is a great opportunity to join an established team and play an important role in its ongoing success.

What you’ll do

• Support the Centre Director in the day-to-day leadership and operations of the service.
• 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.
• Support the Bee Curious curriculum.
• 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 VIC Working with Children Check.
• Sound knowledge of the EYLF, NQS and Child Protection legislation
• Leadership experience or a strong desire to grow into a leadership role.
• A collaborative, positive 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.
• Strong staff retention and an experienced Centre Director.
• Regular incursions, staff birthday celebrations and Educators Day activities.
• Breakfast buffets and bi-monthly training sessions with team dinners.
• A strong focus on child safety, compliance and quality.
• Support from a wider cluster of local Busy Bees services.
• Free, confidential EAP support for you and your immediate family.
• 50% childcare gap-fee discounts for permanent staff.
• Ongoing professional development and career pathways.

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.

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.