Assistant Director – Drouin VIC

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Sparrow Early Learning Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Assistant Director / 2IC
Sparrow Early Learning Grant Street
Fulltime Position
As our
right-hand hero
(also known as
2IC
), you'll be the go-to support for the Service Manager — helping to keep our day-to-day magic running smoothly From making sure we meet all the important compliance goals to cheering on your team, you'll be a key part of what makes our service shine. You'll bring energy, creativity, and a big heart — designing playful learning experiences, sparking curiosity, and helping educators feel confident and supported every step of the way. In this role, you'll lead by example, create a safe and joy-filled space for little learners, and build meaningful connections with families, children, your team, and the community.

If you're ready to wear many hats (leader, listener, learning guide, and fun-bringer), this role might just be your perfect fit

Our Values – Inspire, Nurture, Grow – Guide Everything We Do


Inspire
a love of learning through creativity and curiosity


Nurture
every child's wellbeing and potential through connection and care


Grow
confident learners and strong, supportive teams

Step into something special at
Sparrow Early Learning Grant Street
—a purpose-built centre in the heart of Drouin. Offering care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years in a space filled with wonder, joy, and discovery. Our close-knit team thrives on creativity, kindness, and collaboration. With sunlit studios, natural play spaces, and a play-based, child-led approach, we create a place where little learners—and educators—can grow, laugh, and shine together. We're proud to be a trusted part of the Drouin community.

What You'll Need

  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care
  • Minimum 2 years experience in a current Second in Charge role
  • Strong knowledge & understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards,
  • Current Working with Children Check
  • First Aid and CPR certificates including Asthma and Anaphylaxis training..
  • Confidence when communicating with all levels of management.
  • A strong ability to inspire, motivate and maintain a positive culture within our service

The Sparrow Benefits

  • $500 Sign Up Bonus – exclusive to Sparrow Early Learning Grant Street
  • Enjoy competitive wages plus the ECEC Worker Retention Payment
  • Extra allowances for extra responsibilities
  • Priority childcare access & up to 95% discount
  • Awesome leave perks — including Birthday Leave
  • Paid traineeships: Learn while you earn
  • Generous rewards for employee referrals
  • Celebrate milestones with tenure rewards
  • Safe Sleep & Child Protection training on us
  • Career growth and mentorship opportunities
  • Access to online learning & professional development
  • T&C apply to all Sparrow benefits

When joining Sparrow, you will become part of the family. We nurture a thoughtful, collaborative, and inclusive culture where everybody feels valued. If you're passionate about making a difference in early education, we'd love to hear from you

We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.
At Sparrow, we are an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment.

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