Lead with Heart: Assistant Director & 2IC (Early Childhood)

Perfect Start Child Care Centres; Brisbane; Sur place; AUD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Leadership role with non-contact time

Professional development support

Rewards Gateway discounts

Annual Awards Night

Career growth opportunities

Culture of collaboration and wellbeing

Résumé du poste

Perfect Start Birkdale is seeking an Assistant Director / 2IC to lead alongside the Centre Director while remaining connected to children and educational practice. You will balance direct care with strategic operations, mentoring educators and strengthening family partnerships.

You will foster a collaborative culture and contribute to ongoing quality improvement, with opportunities to step into Centre Director responsibilities when needed.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent).
• Leadership experience in an early childhood setting.
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standard and relevant legislation.
• Genuine passion for mentoring and developing educators.
• Current Blue Card.
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications (or willingness to obtain).

Responsabilités

• Work alongside the Centre Director to support the day-to-day leadership and operations of the service.
• Spend time working directly with children and educators, building meaningful relationships and supporting high-quality practice.
• Use dedicated non-contact leadership time to support administration, compliance, team development and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and support educators to build confidence, capability and reflective practice.
• Foster a positive, collaborative and inclusive team culture where everyone feels valued.
• Support educators to notice, wonder alongside children, and create learning experiences responsive to children's ideas and theories.
• Build strong partnerships with families and the wider community.
• Contribute to the centre's Quality Improvement Plan and ongoing journey towards excellence.
• Step confidently into the Centre Director role when required.

Connaissances

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Early childhood leadership

Formation

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Description du poste

Perfect Start Birkdale is seeking an Assistant Director / 2IC to lead alongside the Centre Director while remaining connected to children and educational practice. You will balance direct care with strategic operations, mentoring educators and strengthening family partnerships.

You will foster a collaborative culture and contribute to ongoing quality improvement, with opportunities to step into Centre Director responsibilities when needed.