Assistant Centre Director

Raising Stars Early Learning Centre; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading salary package

Monthly bonuses

Childcare discount

Study allowances (ECT qualifications)

Paid professional development

Work/life balance & wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program

Team bonding & celebrations

Job summary

Raising Stars Early Learning Centre – Gregory Hills NSW is seeking an experienced Assistant Centre Director to lead a large centre with a strong focus on high-quality learning and staff development.

You will guide, mentor and empower staff, create innovative learning programs, and ensure compliant operations while fostering positive relationships with families and the community.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor Degree or an experienced Diploma in early childhood/management.
• Hands-on experience running a large learning centre at Assistant Director level (min 2 years).
• Excellent written and verbal communication, plus office administration skills.
• Extensive knowledge of the EYLF, National Quality Standards and A&R processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations, creating a positive, enriching environment for children.
• Support and mentor a dedicated team of educators, promoting collaboration.
• Maintain high-level compliance with National Quality Framework requirements.
• Build strong relationships with families, children and the wider community.
• Manage continuous professional development and educator performance.
• Ensure smooth operations aligned with the centre’s business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor Degree

Diploma

Job description

Raising Stars Early Learning Centre – Gregory Hills NSW

At Raising Stars Early Learning Centres, we ensure that all of our care centres operate at the highest standard of child care across all areas, with a full service approach that includes a comprehensive educational curriculum, a safe, familiar and friendly environment, and the best centre and facilities in the industry.

We have an amazing community including a team of supportive owners, dedicated and passionate educators and friendly families and children.

Child Safety Commitment

Raising Stars Early Learning Centre is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. We have zero tolerance for child abuse or harm of any kind.

• Prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children at all times
• Follow our Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct
• Complete relevant child protection training
• Undergo Working with Children, Police and reference checks prior to employment

We welcome applications from individuals who share our strong commitment to child safety and inclusive practice.

Your role

The perfect candidate will have outstanding leadership skills and have a proven track record in management. In return, you will receive exceptional conditions, additional benefits and an industry leading salary package plus performance based bonuses.

This is an extremely rare opportunity for an experienced Assistant Centre Director to lead this beautiful large centre. The successful candidate must have the ability to guide, mentor and empower the staffing team as well as the ability to identify and nurture each staff member’s individual strengths. You will lead teams to create innovative and exciting, high quality learning programs and build their reflective practices whilst demonstrating that you are highly organised, approachable and flexible.

As an Assistant Centre Director, your core responsibilities will include the following

Lead day-to-day operations, creating a positive, enriching environment for children.

Support and mentor a dedicated team of educators, promoting a collaborative team environment.

Maintain high-level compliance with all regulatory requirements under the National Quality Framework.

Build strong relationships with families, children and the wider community.

Manage continuous professional development and educator performance.

Ensure smooth operations that align with the centre’s business goals.

What we can offer you

An industry leading salary package plus performance based monthly bonuses

Childcare discount on the gap fee

Study allowances to upskill your qualification including ECT degrees (T&Cs apply)

Paid professional development and continuous career development opportunities

Work/life balance and wellbeing focus including Employee Assistance Program

Regular team bonding and team benefits (including employee of the month award, wellbeing basket and various celebrations)

An environment that welcomes ideas and enthusiasm, choice of educational resources

To succeed in this role, you will need

A Bachelor Degree or be an experienced Diploma

Hands-on experience running a large centre at Assistant Director level, minimum of 2 years in a management/leadership position

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as office admin skills

Extensive knowledge of the EYLF, National Quality Standards and A&R process

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