The Benefits

St Nicholas offers a wide range of benefits that support and enrich the lives of our employees, including:

• Fitness Passport (T&C's apply), EAP and flu injections
• 50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees
• $1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions)

• mnBenefits program: Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program
• Remuneration: $38.14 - $51.50 plus super (ECT + $2.00 per hour allowance)
• Flexibility: You will be supported to balance work and personal commitments through flexibility
• Growth: Paid sector-leading training and career progression within the organisation through a variety of learning and development pathways
• Facilities: State of the Art, purpose built centres powered by 100% green energy
• Additional Benefits: Employer-funded parental leave, salary packaging, corporate benefits including;

The Role

St Nicholas Early Education supports and partners with families to nurture and inspire children as they develop the skills to flourish at home, in care and in communities.

The Assistant Director will assist and support the Centre Director in management tasks and lead educators towards quality performance in all aspects at St Nicholas. The Assistant Director will also be responsible for the Operation and Management of the St Nicholas service in the absence of the Centre Director.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Educator to showcase their expertise in the Early Childhood profession. The successful applicant will play a key role in the success of our {Location} Centre and will be able to collaborate with the St Nicholas leadership team. They will also possess the initiative, maturity, and leadership skills required to build a team and service in a growing community.

This role is being offered on a (maximum term) full-time basis until 20 February 2026.

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Demonstrated knowledge of services requirements of the CCSS (childcare subsidy system) and ability to perform software application for compliance
• Demonstrated ability to successfully support the Early Learning Years Framework with the centre curriculum
• Previous experience in successfully managing a budget for an Early Education Centre

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Children’s Services or Degree in Early Childhood Teaching as identified by Australian Children’s Education and care Authority
• Working With Children Check verification number
• Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training
• DEC approved child protection training certificate

If you genuinely share our passion for Early Childhood Education we would love to hear from you! APPLY now.

Additional Information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.

All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.

St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse background.

St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.