Assistant Centre Director - New Centre!

Gowrie NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Paid breaks

Monthly RDOs

Best Workplace Award

Change Champion Award

Christmas closure

Study leave

Scholarships

Professional development

Classroom resources

Leadership programs

Referral bonus

Childcare discount

Employee Assistance Program

Retail discounts

Job summary

Gowrie NSW is opening Audrey EEC (St Leonards) in September 2026 to welcome children aged 0–5 in a purpose-built 60-place service. Operating Monday to Friday, 7:30am–6:00pm, this brand-new centre focuses on relationships and play-based learning, with a primary educator model ensuring continuity and strong family partnerships.

As a not-for-profit organisation, Gowrie NSW prioritises safety, quality and community connection, offering professional development, generous resources and a supportive

Qualifications

• Hold or working towards ACECQA approved qualifications.
• Current compliance certificates (e.g. WWCC, National Training, Child Protection Certificate).
• Commitment to Gowrie NSW values: caring, purposeful, inclusive, integrity and authenticity.

Education

ACECQA approved qualifications

Job description

Gowrie NSW, has been providing high-quality education and care for more than 85 years. As a not-for-profit organisation, every decision we make is focused on what’s best for children and families. Our educators are experienced, warm and committed to creating environments where every child feels safe, empowered and connected.
We are proud of our deep commitment to quality – 100% of our services are rated as Meeting or Exceeding National Quality Framework.

About Gowrie NSW Audrey EEC (St Leonards) - OPENING SOON
Opening in September 2026 pending service approvals, Audrey Early Education Centre is a brand new 60-place service located in St Leonards. Operating Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 6:00pm, Audrey EEC welcomes children aged 0–5 into a thoughtfully designed learning environment where relationships are at the heart of everything we do.

Our primary educator model ensures each child is supported by one dedicated educator who develops a deep understanding of their routines, personality, interests, and family context. This consistent and trusted relationship forms the foundation for children’s learning, confidence, and sense of belonging.

As part of the local community, Audrey EEC fosters meaningful connections beyond the centre. We partner with local schools to support smooth transitions to kindergarten, collaborate with allied health professionals to respond to children’s needs early, and create a warm, inclusive space where families feel genuinely at home.
As a not-for-profit organisation, every decision we make is guided by one priority: children.

The Benefits for You

• Fitness Passport (available to permanent employees)
• Paid breaks
• Monthly RDOs for Full time employees
• Winners of Best Workplace Award, and Change Champion Award 2025
• Up to 2 weeks closure during Christmas and New Year period
• Paid study leaveand access to scholarship programs to progress your qualifications
• Free professional development through Gowrie NSW Education Hub
• Generous resource provisioning for classrooms
• Dedicated resource training platform to support ongoing learning about First Nations Peoples perspectives
• Access to leadership programs, sector experts, consultants and critical friends
• Monthly and annual reward program and tenure incentives
• Employee referral bonus for successfully referring new team members
• Discounted child-care fees(up to 75%)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous retail discount program

About you

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Hold or Working Towards ACECQA approved Qualifications
• Current compliance certificates (e.g. WWCC, Geccko Mandatory Training, Child Protection Certificate, Teacher Accreditation etc.)
• A desire to work with an engaged team who live Gowrie NSW values of caring, purposeful, inclusive, integrity and authenticity.

Whether it’s your first step or the next step in your childcare journey Gowrie NSW have positions available across NSW and ACT. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply. At Gowrie NSW, we believe in providing a safe, secure and nurturing environment for all children in our care. Child safety is a priority across Gowrie NSW and we are committed to embedding the Child Safe Standards through our systems, policies and processes. Child safety is a shared responsibility we take seriously. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of child harm, abuse, or neglect. All potential employees must be willing to undergo a thorough background check and adhere to our policies and procedures. Join our team at Gowrie NSW and help us ensure the safety of children.

Gowrie NSW is a proud, non-profit organisation founded in 1940. Our name is synonymous with thought leadership, pedagogical excellence, and inclusion. Our services and programs align with our vision that children be active participants in society and empowered to make a positive contribution to their community. Grounded in a play-based approach, we believe that learning should be fun because we recognise that’s how children learn best. Primary educators teach intentionally to make the most of every moment, and we understand the importance of community connection and the need for children to feel safe as they develop secure attachments to their educators and peers.

Gowrie NSW is a proud, non-profit organisation founded in 1940. Our name is synonymous with thought leadership, pedagogical excellence, and inclusion. Our services and programs align with our vision that children be active participants in society and empowered to make a positive contribution to their community. Grounded in a play-based approach, we believe that learning should be fun because we recognise that’s how children learn best. Primary educators teach intentionally to make the most of every moment, and we understand the importance of community connection and the need for children to feel safe as they develop secure attachments to their educators and peers.

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