Join the ECMS Team: Assistant Centre Director

Are you passionate about shaping young minds and making a difference in your community?

At ECMS, we're proud to be a not-for-profit community organisation that's all about making a difference in the lives of children and families. With 75 kindergartens and early learning services across Melbourne, our team of 1100+ dedicated people work together to create joyful and enriching learning experiences with the safeguarding of children at the centre of everything we do. For us, it's more than just early learning, it's about building connections, nurturing growth, and being part of something truly meaningful in our communities.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Centre Director to join our team at Oakhill Family Centre.

Step into a leadership role where you'll inspire and guide a passionate team of educators to deliver outstanding early learning every day. As Assistant Centre Director, you'll support the Centre Director in driving excellence across operations, pedagogy, and family engagement. Confident and people-focused, you'll help shape a positive team culture and ensure the best outcomes for children and families. When the Centre Director is away, you'll take the lead and keep the centre thriving.

Oakhill Family Centre is an Exceeding-rated family hub providing high-quality, inclusive early education and care for children from birth to five years. With Maternal Health nurses available on site, we offer families comprehensive support during the crucial early years. Our team of nurturing, experienced educators work in partnership with families to deliver a play-based learning program that supports every child to thrive and reach their full potential.

We're seeking a dedicated team member to work full-time in a dynamic role that combines office responsibilities with hands-on support in the rooms alongside educators and children.

This position operates on a rotating roster between 6:45am and 6:00pm, offering variety in your day while ensuring the highest quality of care and support for both staff and children.

More about you

• You're reflective, curious and purpose-led, with a deep commitment to making a difference.
• You're a critical thinker and collaborative team member.
• You have a drive to grow and improve continually.
• You value kindness and respect.
• You have exceptional knowledge of the child safe standards, early childhood regulations and frameworks.
• You hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent, a WWCC, mandatory reporting certificate, police check and a first aid certificate.

About the role

• You'll create a supportive environment where children are safeguarded to learn and grow.
• You'll critically reflect and inspire staff to critically reflect on their pedagogical practice, share ideas and identify innovative ways of achieving positive outcomes for children.
• Contribute to a child safe environment ensuring standards are met on a daily basis.
• Support in leading centre operations, compliance, and budgets
• Develop and support staff growth and culture
• Build partnerships and community engagement
• Ensure safety and wellbeing for all

Why ECMS?

• We offer award winning professional development opportunities including unlimited access to online resources, in house practice coaching team, annual conference and PD days.
• We're committed to making a positive impact in our communities - we're a proud place based, for purpose, not for profit, who put people at the centre of our work.
• We offer above-award pay - Above by over 20%
• Generous benefits - 50% childcare discount, discounts to hundreds of major retailers, paid parental leave, funded first aid and monthly RDO.
• We have a supportive and inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated - 87% of our team recommend ECMS as a great place to work!

Join us in shaping the future of early education!

ECMS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Successful applicants are required to adhere to our child safe practices and policies located on our website. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse communities and backgrounds are encouraged.

If you're passionate about early childhood education and care, and you're looking for a rewarding career with a supportive and inclusive organisation, we encourage you to apply today!