Assistant Director

Private Advertiser; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Brisbane seeks an Assistant Director / 2IC to help prepare and open a brand-new early childhood centre, guiding daily operations and leading administration.

You will support the Director with family engagement, enrolments, rostering and staff onboarding, while ensuring compliance with the National Quality Framework and service policies. This is a pivotal off-the-floor leadership role with opportunities to shape systems and culture from day one.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher qualification required.
• Experience in a 2IC/Assistant Director, administration or leadership role within early childhood education.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence conducting centre tours and communicating with families.
• Experience with childcare management systems such as Xplor and Storypark and rostering platforms.
• Understanding of the National Quality Framework and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Passion for supporting educators, children and families.
• Primarily off-the-floor leadership and administration.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Director with the setup and establishment of the brand-new centre
• Supporting the development of operational systems, processes and administrative procedures
• Conducting centre tours for prospective families and assisting with enrolment enquiries
• Managing enrolments, waitlists, bookings and family communications
• Building positive relationships with families and supporting a welcoming enrolment experience
• Assisting with staff recruitment, onboarding and induction processes
• Supporting daily centre administration, accounts and record management
• Assisting with rostering, staffing arrangements and daily operations
• Supporting compliance with the National Quality Framework, service policies and procedures
• Working alongside the Director to establish a positive, supportive and professional team culture

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Initiative

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher qualification

Tools

Xplor

Storypark

Job description

As Assistant Director / 2IC, you will play an important role in preparing the centre for opening and supporting its successful operation. This is primarily an off-the-floor leadership and administration position, allowing you to focus on supporting the Director with daily operations, administration, family engagement and the ongoing development of the service.

Key responsibilities

Assisting the Director with the setup and establishment of the brand-new centre

Supporting the development of operational systems, processes and administrative procedures

Conducting centre tours for prospective families and assisting with enrolment enquiries

Managing enrolments, waitlists, bookings and family communications

Building positive relationships with families and supporting a welcoming enrolment experience

Assisting with staff recruitment, onboarding and induction processes

Supporting daily centre administration, accounts and record management

Assisting with rostering, staffing arrangements and daily operations

Supporting compliance with the National Quality Framework, service policies and procedures

Working alongside the Director to establish a positive, supportive and professional team culture

About you

A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher qualification

Previous experience in a 2IC, Assistant Director, administration or leadership position within early childhood education

Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail

Confidence conducting centre tours and communicating with prospective families

Experience with childcare management systems such as Xplor, Storypark and rostering platforms

A sound understanding of the National Quality Framework and regulatory requirements

Strong communication, time management and problem-solving skills

The ability to work independently, take initiative and manage competing priorities

A genuine passion for supporting educators, children and families

Primarily off-the-floor position with a strong focus on leadership and administration

The exciting opportunity to help establish and open a brand-new centre

The chance to influence systems, processes and the culture of the service from the beginning

A supportive leadership team that values collaboration and initiative

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

A welcoming and family-focused working environment