About the Role
As the Assistant Director, you'll work closely with the Campus Director in Alexandria to ensure the smooth running of daily operations, lead your floor team, and support the delivery of high-quality early childhood education and care.
You will play a vital role in:
- Supporting and mentoring educators to reach their full potential
- Ensuring compliance and safety across all aspects of campus operations
- Building trusted, respectful relationships with families
- Contributing to a culture of learning, care, and inclusion
- Driving continuous improvement in line with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and The OAC Way
About You
We're looking for a confident and collaborative early childhood leader who is ready to take the next step in their career.
You will have:
- A Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA-approved)
- At least 2-3 years' experience in a leadership or Room Leader role
- Excellent knowledge of the NQF and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and mentoring skills
- A proactive, supportive, and team-focused leadership style
- A current Employee Working with Children Check
Why Join Only About Children?
We value our team members and are proud to offer a range of benefits that support your wellbeing, career growth, and work-life balance.
You'll enjoy:
- 7 weeks of leave for ECT-qualified leaders (6 weeks AL + 5 PD days)
- Above-award salary + up to 10% bonus incentives
- Leadership development and Assistant Director networking opportunities
- $2,500 employee referral bonus
- Annual performance reviews and career planning
- Wellbeing Days, celebrations, and staff rewards
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Retail discounts and savings across 500+ brands
Only About Children is proud to share that our application for the Worker Retention Payment has been approved! This means our team members will receive an additional 10% on top of the award rate, plus an extra 5% from December 2025, funded by the Australian Federal Government until 30 November 2026.
This payment is a well-deserved recognition of the dedication and expertise of our incredible educators. At the heart of everything we do is a belief that early childhood educators deserve to be valued, recognised, and supported-because You Are Worth More.
Now is the perfect time to join a team that truly invests in its people. Apply today and make a real difference!
How to Apply
Click `apply now' and submit your application to sarah.kelly@oac.edu.au
Only About Children is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment where children's safety, wellbeing, and rights are respected. We have a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and are dedicated to safeguarding children from harm. All employees are required to hold a current Employee Working with Children Check before beginning employment. Additionally, throughout the recruitment process, we conduct thorough assessments to ensure the suitability of all candidates for working with children
At Only About Children we have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and we want you to bring your whole self to work. We welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community, particularly those who identify as Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander.