Assistant Director

Only About Children; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award pay

Leadership development

Professional development

Career progression

Up to 50% childcare discount

Wellbeing support

OAC Rewards

Salary sacrifice options

Job summary

Only About Children Bridgeman Downs is seeking an Assistant Director to lead daily operations, support child safety, and nurture a positive team culture across the campus.

You will coach room leaders, manage rostering and family experience, and help ensure high-quality practice while modelling calm leadership and hands-on support. This is a hands-on leadership role that engages educators, families and carers daily.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is required.
• Experience in a senior educator, Room Leader, Educational Leader or Assistant Director role.
• Sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework and Child Safe Standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Campus Director with daily operations, compliance, team culture and campus performance.
• Act as a delegated Child Safety Lead, supporting child safe practice, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Coach Room Leaders and educators in routines, documentation, reflective practice and quality improvement.
• Support rostering, workforce planning, onboarding, induction and day-to-day people leadership.
• Build strong relationships with families, responding to questions, concerns and feedback with care.
• Step into rooms and campus routines where needed, bringing calm leadership and practical support.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across quality, family experience, team engagement and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

People management

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

We're looking for a warm, capable and collaborative Assistant Director to join our team at Only About Children Bridgeman Downs.

This is a chance to support a campus where strong relationships, high-quality practice and a genuine sense of belonging shape the experience for children, families and educators every day.

About our Bridgeman Downs campus

Our Bridgeman Downs campus is a spacious, purpose-built service set across an impressive 10,000m² environment. With expansive outdoor spaces, children are encouraged to explore, take risks, and build confidence through play.

Our team is long-standing, collaborative, and genuinely supportive — creating a positive environment where educators feel valued and connected.

You're The Difference at OAC

At Only About Children, everything starts with one simple truth: You're The Difference.

As an Assistant Director, the way you lead, listen and support others helps shape the culture of the whole campus. Your calm presence, practical support and care for people help educators feel confident, families feel heard and children feel safe.

With us, you'll see your impact in the way a campus runs, grows and feels each day.

About the role

As Assistant Director, you'll work closely with the Campus Director to support daily operations, child safety, team leadership, family experience and quality practice across the campus.

This is a hands-on leadership role where no two days are the same. You may be supporting room teams, welcoming families, assisting with rostering, guiding compliance processes, mentoring educators or stepping in as a visible leader to help the campus run smoothly.

What you'll do

• Support the Campus Director with daily operations, compliance, team culture and campus performance.
• Act as a delegated Child Safety Lead, supporting child safe practice, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Coach Room Leaders and educators in routines, documentation, reflective practice and quality improvement.
• Support rostering, workforce planning, onboarding, induction and day-to-day people leadership.
• Build strong relationships with families, responding to questions, concerns and feedback with care.
• Step into rooms and campus routines where needed, bringing calm leadership and practical support.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across quality, family experience, team engagement and operations.

What you'll bring

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care as a minimum requirement.
• Experience in a senior educator, Room Leader, Educational Leader or Assistant Director role.
• Sound working knowledge of the National Quality Framework, Child Safe Standards and relevant legislation.
• Confidence supporting educators, families, compliance, operations and team performance.
• Strong communication skills, including confidence in sensitive or difficult conversations.
• Warm, practical and people-first leadership style.
• Current Working with Children Check and relevant state-based child protection clearance.

What we offer

• Above award pay and recognition, including worker retention payment, Thank You and Excellence Awards, loyalty milestones and our Refer a Friend Program.
• Leadership development and career progression, with pathways towards Campus Director and broader operations roles.
• Professional development from day one, including Grow Curriculum training, Nurture Inspire Program and expert-led learning.
• Career advice and opportunities to transfer across campuses or into Support Office roles.
• Up to 50% childcare discount for eligible team members, plus paid parental leave and salary sacrifice options.
• Wellbeing support, including two Wellbeing Days, additional leave purchase options, TELUS Health EAP and digital wellbeing resources.
• Everyday savings through OAC Rewards, with discounts across groceries, retail and more.
• A leadership role where your support helps children, families and educators feel safe, heard and valued.

Child safety and inclusion

At Only About Children, child safety is at the centre of everything we do. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm, and we are committed to creating safe, nurturing and inclusive environments where every child has a voice, feels safe, and is valued and respected.

Everyone who joins our team shares responsibility for upholding child safe practices, meeting regulatory requirements and supporting children's wellbeing. Successful candidates will be required to complete all relevant working with children, background and compliance checks.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who share our commitment to child safety, inclusion and high-quality early learning.