Assistant Director

Nido Early School; Byford; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Recognition programs

FlareHR benefits

Job summary

Nido Early School is seeking an Assistant Service Manager to help run our service with a focus on compliance, safety and people support. You’ll work closely with the Executive Service Manager to ensure the smooth running of the service, from staffing and safety to family engagement.

You’ll lead educational programmes, support educators to deliver exceptional outcomes for children, and maintain safe, engaging environments aligned with Nido's philosophy.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or ACECQA equivalent.
• Knowledge of EYLF, NQS and National Quality Framework.
• WWCC and First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Mandatory National Child Safety Training via Geccko or willingness to obtain before employment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the service’s Educational Leader, guiding educational programmes and high-quality practice.
• Support and develop educators to deliver exceptional outcomes for children.
• Ensure safe, engaging learning environments aligned with Nido's philosophy.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding and performance processes.
• Maintain accurate staff and child records and support compliance.
• Support WHS processes, safety checks, drills and risk management.
• Provide operational leadership in the Executive Service Manager’s absence.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, educators and the community.
• Lead by example with consistency, respect and collaboration.

Skills

Educational Leadership

Team Development

Safety & Compliance

People Engagement

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

About Nido Early School

At Nido, every day matters. We are dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for children and families through high-quality education and care. Just as we invest in children, we invest in our people, providing the support, recognition, and development opportunities needed to build a rewarding career.

Why you’ll love being part of Nido

• Grow your leadership career – Build your capability alongside experienced leaders, with development and future career opportunities across our growing network.
• Make an impact – Play an important role in creating safe, high-quality services where children, families and educators can thrive.
• Be supported and recognised – Join a collaborative community where your contribution, ideas and leadership matter.
• Invest in your development – Access professional learning, mentoring and resources to support your career.
• Enjoy Nido benefits – Access childcare discounts, wellbeing initiatives and recognition programs.
• FlareHR – Enjoy savings and benefits across groceries, fashion, gifts, health insurance, energy, home internet and more.

Your role as Assistant Service Manager

You’ll work closely with the Executive Service Manager to ensure the smooth running of the service, from compliance and safety to people support and family engagement.

• Act as the service’s nominated Educational Leader, leading implementation of educational programmes and supporting high-quality practice across the service.
• Support and develop educators to deliver exceptional outcomes for children.
• Help ensure learning environments are safe, engaging and aligned with Nido's philosophy.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and performance processes.
• Maintain accurate staff and child records and support ongoing compliance.
• Support WHS processes, safety checks, drills and risk management.
• Provide operational leadership when the Executive Service Manager is absent.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, educators and the wider community.
• Lead by example through consistency, respect, intentionality, collaboration and speaking up.

What you'll bring

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA equivalent).
• At least two years' experience as a Lead Educator or relevant leadership experience in ECE.
• Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQS and National Quality Framework.
• Confidence supporting and developing teams.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting compliance and operational processes.
• Current WWCC and First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Please note: Any candidate employed from 1 October must provide evidence of completion of the mandatory National Child Safety Training via Geccko, including Foundation Training (courses 1&2) and Advanced Training (courses 3, 4 & 5), or be willing to obtain these certifications prior to employment.

Our promise to you

At Nido, we treat our people as confident and capable. In addition to recognition and benefits, we promise to listen, respond and support you to grow, develop and be successful in your role.

Every day matters. You matter.

Nido Early School is a Child Safe Organisation. We have a zero tolerance to child abuse, and are committed to the safety, participation, and empowerment of all children. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants.