Assistant Director

6 days ago

Penrith Municipality, Australia da2e576a-f160-407e-a763-e65d16f98e00 Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

About This Role
Assistant Director – Only About Children Redfern
At Only About Children, we believe early learning is more than just childcare – it's a place where passion meets purpose and every day brings the chance to shape young minds and hearts.

We're looking for an
experienced and inspiring Assistant Director
to join our incredible
Redfern campus
. If you're a confident leader who thrives on mentoring others, building strong connections, and driving excellence in early education — this is your chance to shine

About The Role
As Assistant Director, you'll be the right-hand support to our Campus Director and Educational Leader — working together to create a positive, nurturing, and high-performing environment for children, families, and educators alike.

You'll Take The Lead In
Supporting and mentoring educators to grow and succeed

Ensuring every child's day is safe, engaging, and full of learning

Building warm, trusted relationships with families

Embedding best practice in line with the NQF and
The OAC Way
Inspiring a culture of collaboration, creativity, and care

This is the perfect opportunity for someone ready to bring their leadership experience, energy, and love for early childhood education into a role where no two days are ever the same.

About You
You're a confident, team-oriented professional who knows how to balance fun and focus. You'll bring:

A
Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care
(or higher)


2–3+ years of leadership experience
in an early learning setting

Strong knowledge of the
NQF, EYLF & CSS
A supportive and proactive leadership style

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and mentoring skills

A full-time, can-do attitude and a genuine passion for what you do

Why You'll Love Working With Us
At Only About Children, we know great educators make a difference — so we make sure you're supported, rewarded, and celebrated every step of the way.

Here's What You Can Look Forward To
Leadership development & mentoring programs

Assistant Director networking and collaboration events

Wellbeing Days, team celebrations, and staff rewards

Career progression pathways & performance reviews

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retail discounts across 500+ brands

WRP
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.

More Than a Job – A Truly Rewarding Career
If you're ready to step into a leadership role that's equal parts challenge and joy, we'd love to meet you. Click
"Apply now"
and join a team that's passionate about making every day count

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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