Shape Young Lives & Grow Your Career with Queensland Childcare Services!
The Opportunity: Assistant Director

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 5 days per week
• Location: Gatton
• Hours: Up to 38 hours with flexibility
• Compensation: Up to $40 per hour + super

Why Choose Queensland Childcare Services?

• Exceptional Benefits:

• This role is non-contact (off of the floor)
• Flexible working hours for a work-life balance that suits you.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, well above the award!
• Up to 75% staff discount on childcare fees.

• Investment in Your Growth:

• Access to career and professional development opportunities across our 24 locations.
• On-the-floor mentoring, ensuring ongoing support and growth.
• Paid professional development courses, including First Aid, CPR, Food Safety, Fire Training, and Child Protection certifications.
• Paid staff meetings, ensuring your voice is heard.

• Personal Well-being:

• Receive free uniforms, making your mornings hassle-free.
• Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for financial, mental, and physical well-being counselling.
• Utilize our company Learning Management System (LMS) for ongoing development and skill enhancement.

Are You the Right Fit?
We're looking for someone who:

• Shares our values
• Is committed to personal growth
• Prioritizes children’s health & safety
• Builds a sense of belonging and respect within the team
• Is excited by positive change and continued growth
• Is a flexible, innovative, and visionary learner
• Builds strong relationships with families

What We Value in Leadership:

• Inspires each educator to reach their potential
• Embodies 'researcher as learner'
• Is excited about learning and sharing new things
• Supports the team in learning from mistakes

Our Aspirations:

• Collaborative team approach to quality education and care
• Shared values and goals actively worked towards
• Frontline pedagogical innovation
• Environment of professional learners

We would love you to have:

• A Diploma of Early Childhood Education
• Previous experience as an assistant director
• Use your amazing coaching techniques to help develop reflective practices
• Identify areas of improvement and support educators in their planning
• Demonstrate a high level of communication skills and maintain a professional manner in the workplace
• Have a strong understanding of the EYLF and NQS
• A current Qld Blue Card
• Be passionate about a healthy lifestyle and good nutrition for our children

Our Company
Queensland Childcare Services has been around for over 30 years and aims to be at the forefront of the Early Childhood Education sector. Our 24 centres offer a range of services to our families such as beach, bush and farm kindy, swimming and Healthy Bodies Programs. We even have our own dietician! We value our team and offer the latest professional development opportunities as well as hosting our own conference with key note speakers.
Our Centre
Lockyer Valley Early Education Centre opened in March 2004 and cares for up to 117 children aged from birth to school age each day. Our staff are passionate about providing our children and families with amazing programs like Farm Kindy and Heathy Eating workshops. Acknowledging Country is a common practice in our service where we respect the continuing connection of Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander Traditional Owners and Custodians to the land on which our service stands.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are a passionate, innovative, and dedicated Educational Leader who aspires to create a positive impact, we invite you to apply. Join us in shaping a future where every child's potential is unlocked through quality education and care.