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Assistant Director

Only About Children
$38 - $43 an hour
Melbourne, Victoria
Full time
3 weeks ago

Only About Children Mernda

At Only About Children, we're more than childcare - we're a place where passion, purpose, and people come together to shape the future of children's learning and wellbeing. We're currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Director to join our leadership team at our beautiful Mernda campus. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key leadership role where you can make a real impact every day.

About the Role

As the Assistant Director, you'll work closely with the Campus Director and Educational Leader 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 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. We see the successful candidate having:

  • A Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care
  • At least 2-3 years' experience in a leadership role
  • Excellent knowledge of the NQF and EYLF
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and mentoring skills
  • A proactive, supportive, and team-focused leadership style
  • Ability to work full-time, Monday to Friday

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:

  • Above-award salary & 10% worker retention bonus
  • Leadership development opportunities
  • Regular Assistant Director networking events
  • Up to $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

More Than A Job. A Truly Rewarding Career

We'd love to hear from you if this sounds like the opportunity for you. Click `apply now' and submit your application today!

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.

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.

At Only About Children (OAC), every child's safety, wellbeing, and protection is our highest priority. We have an unwavering committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child feels safe and valued. 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.

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