Assistant Director

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

- Remuneration: $38.57 - $49.64 per hour + hourly allowance + super (ECT) or $38.14 - $39.25 per hour + Super (Diploma)
- mnBenefits program: Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program
- Flexibility: You will be supported to balance work and personal commitments through flexibility
- Growth: Paid Industry-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: Three days additional paid leave at Christmas, employer-funded parental leave, salary packaging, corporate benefits 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)

**Description**:
The Role
Step Into a Leadership Role That Makes a Difference
Are you an energetic and committed leader ready to influence young lives and support a thriving team?
We're looking for a dedicated Assistant Director to join our Centre Leadership Team. You'll work closely with our experienced Centre Director and educators to foster a nurturing, high-quality learning environment for children and provide guidance and mentorship across the centre.
This role is being offered on a permanent full-time basis, located at our Fletcher Service.
**Skills and Experiences**:
**What You’ll Bring**:
A driven and inspiring approach to leadership in early childhood education
At least 3 years in a leadership role such as Room Leader, Educational Leader, or Assistant Director
Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative mindset
A proactive attitude toward quality, growth, and innovation
Readiness to support the Centre Director with day-to-day operations and strategic goals
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 (WWCC)
- 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.
Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.
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.