Assistant Director - Erskineville

Mini Masterminds; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award salary

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Childcare discounts for employees

Job summary

Mini Masterminds is seeking a passionate Full-Time Assistant Centre Director for our Erskineville centre. You will work with the Centre Director to oversee daily operations and maintain high standards of education and care.

You will mentor educators, build strong relationships with children and families, and drive a positive team culture, ensuring smooth operation in the Centre Director's absence.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA-approved)
• Previous leadership experience within an Early Childhood Education setting
• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certifications
• Current Child Protection training/certificate
• Strong knowledge of EYLF, NQF, and NQS
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Genuine passion for mentoring educators and delivering high-quality education and care

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Director with the daily operations of the centre
• Lead, mentor, and support educators to deliver high-quality education and care
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive team culture
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and the local community
• Support compliance with the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards, and all relevant legislation
• Assist with staffing, rostering, and centre administration
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and continuous improvement processes
• Lead the centre confidently in the absence of the Centre Director

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA-approved)

Job description

Mini Masterminds is a leading early childhood education provider committed to creating safe, nurturing, and inspiring learning environments where every child can thrive.

We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Full-Time Assistant Centre Director to join our team at Mini Masterminds Erskineville (83-place centre).

Guided by our values of Individual Care, Quality Education, and Genuine Love, our purpose-built centres provide engaging learning environments where children are encouraged to explore, discover, and develop confidence through meaningful play-based learning. We are passionate about supporting every child's development while fostering a workplace where educators feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow.

Mini Masterminds is a leading early childhood education provider committed to creating safe, nurturing, and inspiring learning environments where every child can thrive.

We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Full-Time Assistant Centre Director to join our team at Mini Masterminds Erskineville (83-place centre).

Guided by our values of Individual Care, Quality Education, and Genuine Love, our purpose-built centres provide engaging learning environments where children are encouraged to explore, discover, and develop confidence through meaningful play-based learning. We are passionate about supporting every child's development while fostering a workplace where educators feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow.

About the Role

As Assistant Centre Director, you will work closely with the Centre Director to support the day-to-day operations of the service while maintaining the highest standards of education and care.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will mentor and support educators, build strong relationships with children and families, and help drive a positive team culture. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the centre and lead the service in the Centre Director's absence.

As Assistant Centre Director, you will work closely with the Centre Director to support the day-to-day operations of the service while maintaining the highest standards of education and care.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will mentor and support educators, build strong relationships with children and families, and help drive a positive team culture. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the centre and lead the service in the Centre Director's absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Director with the daily operations of the centre
• Lead, mentor, and support educators to deliver high-quality education and care
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive team culture
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and the local community
• Support compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Quality Standards (NQS), and all relevant legislation
• Assist with staffing, rostering, and centre administration
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and continuous improvement processes
• Lead the centre confidently in the absence of the Centre Director

Why Join Mini Masterminds?

• Above Award salary
• Tailored leadership development and career progression opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring
• Supportive Centre and Head Office Leadership Teams
• Childcare discounts for employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Be part of a growing organisation that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA-approved)
• Previous leadership experience within an Early Childhood Education setting
• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certifications
• Current Child Protection training/certificate
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), National Quality Framework (NQF), and National Quality Standards (NQS)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• A genuine passion for mentoring educators and delivering high-quality education and care

Applicants must have valid Australian working rights. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care (ACECQA-approved)
• Previous leadership experience within an Early Childhood Education setting
• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis certifications
• Current Child Protection training/certificate
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), National Quality Framework (NQF), and National Quality Standards (NQS)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• A genuine passion for mentoring educators and delivering high-quality education and care

Applicants must have valid Australian working rights. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.