Assistant Director and Educational Leader - Early Learning Centre

Saint Stephen's College; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth

Supportive team culture

Meaningful relationships

Above-ratio staffing

Fulltime position

Job summary

Saint Stephen’s College is seeking a dedicated Assistant Director and Educational Leader for the Early Learning Centre on the Gold Coast. This role supports the Director, coordinates staff and programs, and leads high-quality learning experiences for children and families.

You will embed the service philosophy, contribute to policy development, ensure WHS compliance, and provide ongoing professional development to the ELC team within a collaborative leadership environment.

Qualifications

• ACECQA-approved qualification with extensive experience in early learning.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with leadership experience.
• Knowledge of early childhood frameworks and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff and programs within the ELC.
• Contribute to policy and service development for the ELC.
• Support daily operations and administration including WHS and staff training.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Embed the service philosophy and educational leadership in planning and practice.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

ACECQA-approved qualification

Job description

Assistant Director and Educational Leader - Early Learning Centre

This is your chance to join a small, collaborative and well-resourced Early Learning Centre (ELC) as an Assistant Director and Educational Leader with a highly encouraging and supportive leadership team.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 24 November 2026.

The College reserves the right to actively shortlist, interview and appoint prior to the closing date. For this reason, we encourage early applications.

Why Work With Us

• Fulltime, permanent position: The opportunity to coach and develop team members, commit to the dynamics of leadership, and provide professional guidance to the ELC community, including children and families.
• Above-ratio staffing: Our three rooms provide time and space to build genuine relationships and deliver high-quality learning experiences.
• Meaningful relationships: Our community-centred approach means partnerships with families are strong and valued.
• Supportive team culture: You’ll join a warm, collaborative team of people who value professionalism, shared ideas, and mutual support.
• Focus on quality practice: We are committed to excellence in early childhood education.
• Professional growth: We support opportunities that provide enriching professional development, reflective practice, and career progression.
• Competitive salary: Our centre is participating in the Australian Government’s Worker Retention Grant

The Opportunity

The Assistant Director and Educational Leader supports the effective leadership and operation of the Early Learning Centre by supporting the Director of the Early Learning Centre with coordinating staff and programs, contributing to policy and service development, supporting daily operations and administration, including WHS and staff training, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

As a leader, supporting the Director, they embed the service philosophy, College values and a shared pedagogical vision into educational planning, teaching approaches and everyday practice.

Who We Are Looking For

• Relevant qualification approved by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) and extensive experience.
• Enthusiasm for early childhood education, thorough understanding of children’s growth and development, extensive knowledge of theEarly Years Learning Framework,National Quality Framework, andQueensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines
• Sound working knowledge of theEducation and Care Services National Law and Regulations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with demonstrated ability to lead by example.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Saint Stephen’s College (the College) is committed to protecting its students from all aspects of harm, and has established strategies, practices, policies and procedures to uphold this public commitment. The College takes a zero-tolerance approach to any behaviours that jeopardise student safety and wellbeing (including child abuse and reportable conduct). The College regards its student safety and wellbeing responsibilities with the utmost importance and strives to deliver an educational curriculum that promotes the College’s aspiration, purpose and values of Perseverance, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity and Empathy.

For further information please see https://www.saintstephenscollege.net.au/child-safety-commitment/

Mandatory Clearances/Certifications

• Blue Card, in accordance with ‘No Card, No Link, No Start’, as per the Working with Children Check Act 2000 and Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000
• First Aid Certificate and CPR Certification
• National Police Check
• National Child Safety Training (as updated from time to time)
• Any other clearances and or certifications required by Australian law (as updated from time to time)

Thank you for taking the time to prepare and submit your application.