Assistant Centre Director: Lead Early Ed & Team Growth

Guardian; Mount Barker; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discounts

Employee referral program

Guardian Degree program – paid study &

Mentoring & career development

Job summary

Guardian Mt Barker is seeking an Assistant Centre Director to support the Centre Director and Leadership Team in delivering exceptional early childhood education in Mt Barker, SA. You will lead staff development, foster secure relationships with families, and ensure a safe, high‑quality learning environment.

You will contribute to Guardian’s culture of bravery, positivity, and professionalism while supporting budgeting and program resourcing to fund high‑quality education for children across

Qualifications

• Diploma in Children’s Services or Bachelor of Education (or working towards)
• Senior or leadership experience in a long day-care setting
• Knowledge and practical application of the NQF and EYLF
• Budget and financial accountability experience
• Current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificates, and Working with Children check

Responsibilities

• Assist Centre Director and Leadership Team to create a safe, high‑quality learning environment.
• Build lasting relationships with families to ensure parents feel informed about their children’s education and care.
• Contribute to a culture of quality and safety that positions Guardian as the Centre of choice in the community.
• Help drive business performance to fund ongoing high‑quality education for young children.

Skills

Senior leadership

Budget & financial accountability

NQF knowledge

EYLF knowledge

Education

Diploma in Childrens Services

Bachelor of Education

Tools

Working with Children Check

First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificates

Job description

Guardian Mt Barker is seeking an Assistant Centre Director to support the Centre Director and Leadership Team in delivering exceptional early childhood education in Mt Barker, SA. You will lead staff development, foster secure relationships with families, and ensure a safe, high‑quality learning environment.

You will contribute to Guardian’s culture of bravery, positivity, and professionalism while supporting budgeting and program resourcing to fund high‑quality education for children across