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Assistant Director

4 weeks ago


Wollongong City Council, Australia Illawarra Mercury Full time
Little Zak's Academy is privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment.

Our staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Assistant Director (2IC) / Receptionist to join our Corrimal service. This is a varied role that combines leadership responsibilities with administrative and reception support.

Why Join Us?
  • We are proud to be part of the Australian Government's Worker Retention Payment program. Eligible team members at Little Zak's receive an extra 10% on top of award rates from December 2024, with an additional 5% starting December 2025. This funding is fully supported by the government until November 2026. Little Zak's Academy is one of the few approved providers nationally to offer this benefit.
  • Rotating rosters to support a great work/life balance
  • Competitive remuneration and up to $1,500 annual bonus (depending on your qualification)
  • Up to 50% staff childcare discounts for your own children
  • A paid day off on your birthday plus a well-being day on top of your annual leave
  • $1,000 staff referral bonus for every successful referral
  • Continuous career development opportunities including our Future Leaders Program
  • Employee Assistance Program via Sonder, a trusted Employee Assistance Program that provides unlimited confidential counselling and support sessions. Whether you need help managing stress, work-life balance, or personal challenges, Sonder is here to support you whenever you need it.
  • Study allowances to upskill qualifications (including Early Childhood Teaching degrees, T&Cs apply)
  • Travel allowances (T&Cs apply)

About the role:Leadership / 2IC Responsibilities
  • Provide guidance and direction to educators through collaboration
  • Support educators to effectively implement the planning cycle and enhance practices and programs
  • Lead, develop and implement effective educational programs within the service
  • Ensure all learning is guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
  • Encourage and demonstrate respectful communication and behaviours within the service

Reception / Administration Responsibilities
  • General reception duties including answering phones and assisting with queries
  • Filing, scanning, printing, collation and distribution of weekly materials
  • Assisting with the day-to-day operations of the Centre
  • Management of office supplies and maintaining a tidy office space
  • Providing lunch cover and occasional support on the floor to maintain ratio requirements

About you:
  • ACECQA Approved Diploma or Teaching Degree in Early Childhood Education
  • Experience in a similar role advantageous
  • Current Working with Children Check
  • Outstanding level of verbal and written communication
  • Strong Knowledge and experience of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standards (NQS)
  • Strong computer skills
  • Current approved First Aid Certificate
  • Current approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis training

Little Zak's Child Safety Commitment

Little Zak's Academy is a Child Safe Organisation. We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have a rigorous recruitment and screening process in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.

By applying for a role with Little Zak's Academy, you acknowledge and agree to undergo all required child safety checks as part of our employment process.

We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Do not miss out on this great opportunity If this sounds like you then, please click 'APPLY NOW' or call 0485 982 *** for more information.

Additional Information
  • Rotating rosters with flexibility depending on your needs
  • Modern, purpose built centre + inclusive, supportive team & leadership
  • Get mentored by our experienced Centre Director to implement/develop programs
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