About our centre

Lane Cove Child Care Centre is a community-based permanent and occasional child care centre run by a parent committee. ​We have been a dedicated, much cherished and continuing service in our community for over 30 years.

We take a holistic approach to early development, providing home-style spaces where young ones and their families will feel welcomed and nurtured. ​

Our passion is to provide a safe, secure and supportive learning environment where all children are encouraged to develop their intellectual, social and physical wellbeing in their journey of Belonging + Being + Becoming.

About the role

We are seeking an open, experienced and collaboration focused Early Childhood Educator to join our committed team as the Assistant Director at Lane Cove Occasional Childcare Centre.

In this key role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the highest quality of care and education is provided to the children in our centre.

What you'll be doing

• Working in strong collaboration with the Centre Director, Educators, Operations Team and the Parent Committee.
• Assist in overseeing the daily operations and management of the service
• Ensuring the service is compliant with all relevant legislation, regulations and policies
• Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families and the wider community
• Assist in managing staffing and administrative needs
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of the services practices and policies

What we're looking for

• Diploma or Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Minimum 2 years' experience as an Early Childhood Educator, with supervisory experience
• Proven track record in leading and motivating a team of early childhood professionals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with children, families and the community
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Solid understanding of the National Quality Framework and its implementation
• Passion for providing high-quality early childhood education and care
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management certifications

What we offer

At Lane Cove Occasional Childcare Centre, we value our people and are committed to supporting their growth and development. We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive remuneration (Above Award)
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to take on Acting Director responsibilities