We are seeking a qualified Assistant Director for our well-established Randwick Long Day Care Centre. Catering to 160 children per day, our Centre is a design marvel. Its open-plan design enables Educators in every room to have complete visibility and support from neighbouring teams.

We value leadership roles at our Centre. Therefore, we encourage only applicants who believe they possess the necessary skill set, attitude, and experience to apply. The most essential attributes to possess are teamwork and a willingness to work hands-on with the team, as this approach has been proven to strengthen morale and foster a positive workplace culture.

Our Centre Director has been in the sector for many years and is highly passionate about our Centre. She is also very hands-on and ensures that all team members receive the necessary support in their daily duties. There is a considerable sense of shared responsibility at the Centre. Therefore, we require a candidate willing to contribute to a greater goal, not just complete their daily tasks.

We expect the Assistant Director to be able to perform all tasks currently performed by the Director, as this will be necessary when the Director is periodically absent or engaged in other tasks. This includes rostering, managing daily operations, engaging with families and external clients, communicating with organisations, and mentoring daily practice. Additionally, we offer a Community Engagement Program that requires the participation of our leadership team. This means there is an expectation to participate in some activities outside of regular working hours.

Casual Educators will be responsible for supporting the daily duties of our collaborative team(s), including implementing a sound educational program for children. They must also have a can-do attitude and find creative ways to engage with their team, families, and the local community.

Paisley Park implements a unique Quality Improvement Training Program that embeds professional learning in everyday practice. A significant component of our framework is in-house reflective mentoring, which can take place during or outside working hours. All our candidates are required to participate in reflective practice and document their critical reflections in journals. We host monthly Professional Learning Mentor sessions to ensure that our Educators across all Paisley Park Centres work collaboratively, are supported and motivated to carry out their daily duties competently and confidently.

Paisley Park provides many rewards, bonuses, and everyday perks to Educators in our family. We encourage you to engage with us in conversation to find out more about what we do for our teams and why.

To be part of our Paisley Park family, the successful candidate will have:

1. An Early Childhood qualification (Diploma, University Degree)

2. A Working with Children Check

3. A Senior First Aid/Anaphylaxis/Asthma Certification

4. A Drivers Licence, or the ability to navigate public transport

5. Australian Residency or sponsorship capacity

6. Child Protection Certification and an understanding of their Mandatory Reporting Responsibilities

7. Have experience developing and implementing high-quality educational programs and curriculum frameworks

8. The ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing.

We change lives, not just children. If you genuinely want to challenge yourself and become a better Educator, APPLY now.