Assistant Director, Early Childhood — Calm, Caring Campus Lead

Only About Children; Geelong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award pay

Leadership development

Career pathway toward Campus Director

Childcare discount for eligible team

Paid parental leave

Salary sacrifice options

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Only About Children Charlemont campus in Geelong region seeks a warm, capable Assistant Director to support operations, child safety and team leadership. You will help create a calm, caring environment where educators feel supported, families feel heard and children feel ready to learn.

You will work with the Campus Director to lead daily operations, guide Room Leaders, foster compliant practices and continuous improvement, and strengthen partnerships across the campus community.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care required.
• Experience as a senior educator, Room Leader, Educational Leader or Assistant Director.
• Knowledge of the NQF, Child Safe Standards and relevant legislation.
• Confidence supporting educators, families, compliance and operations.
• Strong communication, including sensitive conversations.
• Warm, practical and people-first leadership.
• A Working with Children Check and relevant clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations, routines and priorities across the campus.
• Lead room teams, onboarding and professional development.
• Build respectful relationships with families and respond with care.
• Strengthen child safety, compliance and quality practice.
• Support documentation, reflection and continuous improvement.
• Provide calm, practical leadership when needed.
• Contribute to campus culture through people and performance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team leadership

Strong communication

NQF / Child Safe Standards knowledge

Stakeholder support

People-first leadership

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Only About Children Charlemont campus in Geelong region seeks a warm, capable Assistant Director to support operations, child safety and team leadership. You will help create a calm, caring environment where educators feel supported, families feel heard and children feel ready to learn.

You will work with the Campus Director to lead daily operations, guide Room Leaders, foster compliant practices and continuous improvement, and strengthen partnerships across the campus community.