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 Hurstbridge Children's Centre. Our lovely, welcoming centre is housed within Hurstbridge's state-of-the-art community centre. We deliver high quality and inclusive early education and care for children aged three months to five years. Our beautiful, green hub is connected to a maternal health care nurse, community library and local oval, all perfect for community connection.

This is a dynamic leadership opportunity where you will inspire and drive the educational program and practice through mentoring and providing professional development to educators.

This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week (including a monthly RDO!). This is a fixed-term opportunity ending in July 2025.You will work part-time on the floor supporting and mentoring educators, and part-time in the office completing admin duties.

More about you

• You're reflective, curious and purpose-led, with a deep commitment to making a difference.
• You're open to learning and understanding the unique needs of every child.
• 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 experience creating and implementing high quality and inclusive programs for children.
• 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 develop a high-quality educational program for the 3/4-year-old program in consultation with children, families and educators to achieve agreed outcomes for children.
• You'll work collaboratively with Educators to implement an educational program driven by children's interests, underpinned by the Early Years Learning Framework, that aims to achieve their holistic development and facilitate a smooth transition to school.
• You'll document the delivery of the educational program, children's interests and assessments of their learning and development needs.
• 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.

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 award pay by up to 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 - 84% 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.