Only About Children Northcote - Assistant Director

At Only About Children Northcote, we are committed to providing a nurturing and innovative learning environment where every child is celebrated and their voices championed. Our team is passionate about fostering curiosity, creativity, and a genuine love for learning and growth. We are seeking an equally passionate Assistant Director to join our collaborative team and inspire excellence in early childhood education.

As the Assistant Director, you will play a key role within the leadership team, working closely with the Campus Director & Educational Leader to support the daily operations and smooth running of the service. You will assist in supporting team development, compliance, and overall quality of education and care provided for our children and families.

More About Your New Role

• Assist in manging the daily operations in line with the NQF & regulations
• Support, mentor, and lead a team of passionate educators
• Maintain strong partneships with family, children, and the wider community
• Ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all
• Drive continuous campus improvement and uphold committment to excellence

More About You

We're looking for a confident and collaborative Early Childhood Leader who has:

• A Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care
• At least 2-3 years' experience in a leadership role
• Deep knowledge of the NQF and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and mentoring skills
• A proactive, supportive, and team-focused leadership style
• Ability to work full-time

Why Join Only About Children?

We value our team members and are proud to offer a range of benefits that support your wellbeing, career growth, and work-life balance. You'll enjoy:

• Addition leave options to support you
• Above-award salary and wellbeing leave
• Leadership development opportunities
• Regular Assistant Director networking events
• 50% childcare discount for parents & grandparents
• Up to $2,500 employee referral bonus
• Annual performance reviews and career planning
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retail discounts and savings across 500+ brands

More Than A Job. A Truly Rewarding Career

We'd love to hear from you if this sounds like the opportunity for you. Click ‘apply now' and submit your application today!

Only About Children is proud to share that our application for the Worker Retention Payment has been approved! This means our team members will receive an additional 10% on top of the award rate, plus an extra 5% from December 2025, funded by the Australian Federal Government until 30 November 2026.

At Only About Children we have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and we want you to bring your whole self to work. We welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community, particularly those who identify as Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander.

At Only About Children (OAC), every child's safety, wellbeing, and protection is our highest priority. We have an unwavering committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child feels safe and valued. All employees are required to hold a current Employee Working with Children Check before beginning employment. Additionally, throughout the recruitment process, we conduct thorough assessments to ensure the suitability of all candidates for working with children.