Assistant Centre Director - Altona Early Years Hub

ECMS; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Discounts to major retailers

Paid parental leave

Funded first aid

Monthly rostered day off (RDO)

Job summary

ECMS, a not-for-profit community organisation delivering early childhood education across Melbourne, seeks an Assistant Centre Director for Altona Early Years Hub. You will support the Centre Director to lead quality programs for 0-6 years, oversee staff, and strengthen family partnerships.

This full-time role focuses on safeguarding, curriculum aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework, and ensuring a welcoming, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent required.
• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC) required.
• Mandatory Reporting Certificate and Foundations of Child Safety training are essential.
• Police Check and First Aid in an Education and Care Setting certificate required.
• Experience implementing high-quality inclusive programs for children.
• Knowledge of the child safe standards and early childhood regulations.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive environment where children are safeguarded to learn and grow.
• Develop a high-quality educational program for the 3/4-year-old program in consultation with children, families and educators.
• Collaborate with Educators to implement an educational program driven by children’s interests under the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Document delivery of the educational program, children's interests and assessments of learning needs.
• Lead staff reflection on pedagogical practice and identify innovative ways to achieve positive outcomes for children.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Program planning

Collaboration

Child safety standards

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Centre Director - Altona Early Years Hub

Join the ECMS Team: Assistant Centre Director

Are you passionate about shaping young minds and making a difference in your community?

At ECMS, we're proud to be a not-for-profit community organisation that's all about making a difference in the lives of children and families. With 76 kindergartens and early learning services across Melbourne, our team of 1100+ dedicated people work together to create joyful and enriching learning experiences with the safeguarding of children at the centre of everything we do. For us, it's more than just early learning, it's about building connections, nurturing growth, and being part of something truly meaningful in our communities.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Centre Director to join our team at Altona Early Years Hub.

Altona Early Years Hub offers families a state-of-the-art early learning centre in Altona, located at Altona College P-9 School. We provide inclusive childcare for children aged 0-6 years and three- and four-year-old kindergarten programs designed to help every child thrive.

Our experienced educators deliver play-based learning that builds social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive skills in a safe and nurturing environment. We partner with families to support each child's unique learning journey.

This is a full-time, ongoing role, working Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week, with one rostered day off (RDO) per month.

Why ECMS?

• We offer award winning professional development opportunities including unlimited access to online resources, in house practice coaching team, annual conference and PD days.
• We're committed to making a positive impact in our communities - we're a proud place based, for purpose, not for profit, who put people at the centre of our work.
• We offer above award pay by up to 20%.
• Generous benefits - 50% childcare discount, discounts to hundreds of major retailers, paid parental leave, funded first aid and monthly RDO.
• We have a supportive and inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated - 84% of our team recommend ECMS as a great place to work!

More about you

• You're reflective, curious and purpose-led, with a deep commitment to making a difference.
• You're open to learning and understanding the unique needs of every child.
• You're a critical thinker and collaborative team member.
• You have a drive to grow and improve continually.
• You value kindness and respect.
• You have experience creating and implementing high quality and inclusive programs for children.
• You have exceptional knowledge of the child safe standards, early childhood regulations and frameworks.
• You hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent, a current WWCC, Mandatory Reporting Certificate, Foundations of Child Safety training certificate, Police Check, and First Aid in an Education and Care Setting certificate.

About the role

• You'll create a supportive environment where children are safeguarded to learn and grow.
• You'll develop a high-quality educational program for the 3/4-year-old program in consultation with children, families and educators to achieve agreed outcomes for children.
• You'll work collaboratively with Educators to implement an educational program driven by children's interests, underpinned by the Early Years Learning Framework, that aims to achieve their holistic development and facilitate a smooth transition to school.
• You'll document the delivery of the educational program, children's interests and assessments of their learning and development needs.
• You'll critically reflect and inspire staff to critically reflect on their pedagogical practice, share ideas and identify innovative ways of achieving positive outcomes for children.
• Contribute to a child safe environment ensuring standards are met on a daily basis.

Join us in shaping the future of early education!

ECMS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Successful applicants are required to adhere to our child safe practices and policies located on our website. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse communities and backgrounds are encouraged.

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