Assistant Director / 2IC – Childcare

Central Park Early Learning Centre; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award pay

Flexible working hours

Part-time initially

Career progression to Centre Director

Direct support from Centre Director

Small friendly team

Job summary

Central Park Early Learning Centre – Westmead NSW is seeking an Assistant Director / 2IC to join our small, family-run childcare team. The role begins part-time with potential to progress to full-time and ultimately Centre Director as the centre grows.

You'll work closely with the Centre Director, support daily operations, lead educators and help with enrolments and programming. Experience in leadership and a passion for early childhood education are valued.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher is required.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.
• Experience leading and supporting educators and managing staff is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Director with daily operations and management.
• Lead, guide and support educators.
• Assist with staff rosters, compliance and centre administration.
• Conduct centre tours for prospective families and welcome them.
• Support enrolments and build relationships with families.
• Contribute to programming, QIP and continuous improvement.
• Maintain high standards under NQF, NQS and EYLF.
• Spend time on the floor assisting educators and engaging with children.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Staff rostering

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Central Park Early Learning Centre – Westmead NSW

Assistant Director / 2IC – ChildcareCentral Park Early Learning Centre | Westmead NSW

We're a small, family-run childcare centre in Westmead, and we're looking for someone special to join our team as our Assistant Director / 2IC.

We're not a large corporate childcare chain. We're a close-knit team who genuinely care about our children, families and educators. We're looking for someone who shares those values and wants to be part of our centre's future.

This is a part-time position to begin with, with the likely opportunity to move into full-time employment and potentially progress into a Centre Director role as our centre grows.

We're happy to consider an experienced Assistant Director, or a passionate Room Leader or Educational Leader who's ready to take the next step in their career.

What you'll be doing

You'll work closely with our Centre Director and be involved in both the day-to-day running of the centre and working with the children.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting our Centre Director with daily operations and management
• Helping lead, guide and support our educators
• Assisting with staff rosters, compliance and centre administration
• Conducting centre tours for prospective families and helping them feel welcome
• Supporting enrolments, answering parent enquiries and building relationships with families
• Helping with programming, the QIP and continuous improvement
• Ensuring we maintain high standards under the NQF, NQS and EYLF
• Spending time on the floor, supporting educators and engaging with children
• Taking on more leadership responsibilities as you grow into the role

Who we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is confident leading and managing a team. You should be comfortable delegating responsibilities, holding educators accountable, addressing performance concerns and handling difficult conversations when needed both with families and educators.

We're a friendly, supportive centre, but we also need someone who can take charge, make decisions and maintain high standards without needing constant direction.

Ideally, you'll have:

• A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher (ECT qualification would be a big plus!)
• Availability to work Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
• A good understanding of childcare regulations, compliance and the EYLF
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• The confidence to support educators and communicate with families
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow
• A current Working With Children Check

Previous experience as an Assistant Director is great, but we're also happy to consider someone who's ready to step up from a Room Leader or Educational Leader position.

What we can offer you

• Above-award pay, negotiable depending on your experience and qualifications
• Flexible working hours and a supportive working environment
• Part-time initially, with the opportunity to become full-time
• A genuine pathway towards a future Centre Director role
• Direct support from our Centre Director and Approved Provider
• A small, friendly team where your ideas and contributions are valued
• The opportunity to make a real difference and grow alongside our centre

A little more about us

Being a family-run centre means we're personally involved in the day-to-day operations, and we genuinely value the people who work with us.

We're looking for someone we can trust, someone who takes ownership of their responsibilities and someone who wants to help us make our centre even better.

If you're passionate about early childhood education, enjoy working with families and are looking for a workplace where you can grow into a leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.