Director Assistant | Lidcombe | Start January 2027

Kids First Early Learning Centre; Sydney; Vor Ort; AUD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

On-site parking

Ongoing professional development

Career growth opportunities

Attractive remuneration

Zusammenfassung

Kids First Early Learning Centre in Lidcombe NSW is seeking a full-time Director Assistant to support the Centre Director and lead a small team of educators.

You will manage day-to-day operations, maintain compliance, oversee staffing and enrolments, and collaborate with the Educational Leader on curriculum and practice.

The role provides a clear path to Centre Director, with opportunities for ongoing professional development in a supportive, family-owned service.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Early Childhood Education required.
• 2+ years in a Director Assistant or leadership role in early learning.
• Confident navigating Assessment and Rating processes and quality improvement.
• Solid understanding of planning cycles and documenting children’s learning.
• Strong knowledge of NQS, NQF, and EYLF.

Aufgaben

• Supporting a team of educators and room leaders
• Creating a positive, professional and collaborative workplace culture
• Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the centre
• Maintaining compliance
• Managing staffing, rosters and ratios
• Building strong and trusting relationships with children and families
• Supporting enrolments, centre tours and family engagement
• Working with Educational Leader to support high-quality curriculum and practice
• Leading the centre through assessment and rating and continuous quality improvement
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and professional development of educators

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Team collaboration

NQS/NQF/EYLF knowledge

Assessment and Rating experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Diploma qualification

First Aid Certification

Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management Certification

Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Jobbeschreibung

Director Assistant | Lidcombe | Start January 2027

Kids First Early Learning Centre – Lidcombe NSW

We are looking for a full time Director Assistant as a Nominated Supervisor for our Lidcombe Service - 36 places.

Working with the Centre Director, you will support a team of educators and room leaders, create a positive, professional and collaborative workplace culture, oversee the day-to-day operation of the centre and step into Centre Director role when required.

Key responsibilities

Supporting a team of educators and room leaders

Creating a positive, professional and collaborative workplace culture

Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the centre

Maintaining compliance

Managing staffing, rosters and ratios

Building strong and trusting relationships with children and families

Supporting enrolments, centre tours and family engagement

Working with the Educational Leader to support high-quality curriculum and practice

Leading the centre through assessment and rating and continuous quality improvement

Supporting recruitment, onboarding and professional development of educators

About you

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Diploma qualified

At least 2 years in a Director Assistant or leadership role within an early learning setting

Confident and capable in navigating the Assessment and Rating process with a deep understanding of quality improvement

A solid grasp of the Cycle of Planning and the ability to document and support children's learning effectively

Strong working knowledge of the National Quality Standard (NQS), National Quality Framework (NQF), and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

Valid certifications in First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management, and a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate

Attractive remuneration

Opportunity to grow into Centre Director position

Supportive and approachable management

On-site parking

Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career growth

A collaborative workplace where your ideas and experience are valued

About us

We are a small, family-owned and operated boutique Service, purpose-built to provide a high-quality learning environment for children from birth to six years. With just 36 places across three classrooms, we pride ourselves on maintaining a close-knit community where children, families and educators are genuinely known, valued and supported.

We believe that strong, responsive relationships between educators and children are the foundation for learning and development. We value meaningful interactions, intentional teaching and creating an environment where every child feels safe, confident and inspired to learn.