Are you a passionate Early Childhood professional ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a leadership role and want to contribute to a brand-new, purpose-built centre? We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Director & Educational Leader to join a supportive team in regional Victoria.

About the Centre

Our client is located in the Yarriambiack Shire Council, Victoria near Horsham. This is a brand new 57 place purpose built centre which opened in January 2025. The centre provides the community with Three-Year-Old and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten programs as well as long day care. The centre has outdoor play areas as well as a community space for local child and family services such as maternal and child health consulting.

You will be part of a new Victorian government-employed early childhood workforce who are committed to creating a supportive and enriching work environment for our employees, offering a range of benefits and opportunities for professional growth and development. In this role, you will receive career coaching and mentoring to help you progress throughout your career.

The Opportunity

This is a dynamic, combined Assistant Director and Educational Leader position. You'll work closely with the Director to ensure the delivery of a high-quality service, stepping up to lead when the Director is unavailable. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading educational practices and ensuring exceptional learning experiences across all age groups, aligning with approved frameworks and pedagogical priorities.
• Fostering a positive, collaborative, and supportive team culture.
• Coaching and mentoring all team members, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Ensuring compliance with all National Quality Standards and Child Safe Standards.
• Supporting operational activities such as enrollments, budgeting, expenses, and staffing (including recruitment, training, performance management, and professional development).
• Building and nurturing strong relationships with families and children within a warm, caring, and secure environment.

Rewards & Recognition

Salary band of $86,038 - $109,521

To support your transition, we're offering:

• A $5,000 workforce attraction bonus for all new starters.
• Up to $10,000 in relocation support (eligibility criteria applies).

About You

To excel in this role, you'll need:

• A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or higher).
• Proven management and leadership experience within an early childhood setting.
• A strong understanding of the National Quality Standard (NQS), Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), Child Safe Standards, and all relevant legislation and regulations.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with parents, children, team members, and the wider community.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting, mentoring, and guiding individuals and teams to implement high-quality practices.

Why Randstad Education?

At Randstad Education, we're dedicated to connecting passionate early childhood professionals with fulfilling roles that drive career growth and development. We can assist you with both temporary and permanent positions.

Ready to make a significant impact on early childhood education? Apply now! For a confidential discussion, please contact our team on 03 8630 7400 or email [email protected]