Assistant Director – Boorowa Early Education Centre

Permanent Position | 2–3 Days Off the Floor | Above Award Salary

Are you a passionate early childhood professional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Boorowa Early Education Centre is seeking a dedicated Assistant Director to support our team, working 4–5 days per week. Internal applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This exciting position offers the best of both worlds – two to three days off the floor supporting the Director with leadership and operations, and the remaining days teaching (or pro rata) to stay connected with children and educators. You’ll work closely with the Director to guide, mentor, and empower our team, helping to maintain a positive, professional, and high-quality learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

As Assistant Director, you will support the Director and contribute to the smooth operation of the service. Your duties include:

Leadership and Staff Support: Guide, mentor, and support educators; model professional practices; handle challenging conversations with empathy and discretion.

Rostering and Staffing: Assist with staff rosters, leave coverage, and ensuring above-ratio requirements are maintained.

Policy and Compliance: Contribute to the development, review, and updating of policies and procedures and maintain compliance with NQF, NQS, and EYLF standards.

Quality Improvement Planning (QIP): Support the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the QIP to ensure ongoing service improvement.

Day-to-Day Operations: Assist with the smooth daily running of the centre, including operational decisions, problem-solving, and supporting educators when needed.

Liaison and Communication: Maintain positive relationships with families, community partners, and external support services; act as a point of contact for regulatory or advisory bodies in the absence of the director.

Director Support: Step into the Director role during periods of leave, ensuring leadership continuity and maintaining service quality.

Key Skills and Attributes

Strong knowledge of the NQF, NQS, and EYLF

Proven ability to lead, mentor, and motivate educators

Skilled in handling challenging conversations with professionalism and empathy

Demonstrated confidentiality and discretion

Excellent time management, communication, and problem-solving skills

Passion for quality education, team development, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

Minimum Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. Bachelor-qualified (or working towards) highly regarded

Current Working with Children Check and First Aid/CPR/Asthma/Anaphylaxis certifications

Child Protection Training and refresher

Why Join Us?

Generous above-award wages

Above-ratio staffing in all rooms (extra educator + lunch cover + leave cover)

Flexible working days/hours

Monthly RDO

Paid birthday leave

40% childcare fee discount for your own children enrolled at the centre

Paid lunch break

Extensive professional development opportunities – webinars, in-service training, and one-on-one mentoring

A well-resourced, newly furnished centre with a large, beautiful outdoor play space

If you’re a positive and proactive leader who thrives on supporting others and making a genuine impact in children’s early learning, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and cover letter outlining your experience and leadership strengths by emailing [email protected]

Please provide at least 2 employment references in your resume. Applications close COB on Friday the 31st of October, 2025.