Assistant Director

About the Y Northern Territory (Y NT):

At the Y NT, we are dedicated to helping children, young people, and communities thrive. Whether through our Early Learning Centres, Outside Hours School Care, Recreation Centres, Aquatic facilities, Youth Programs, Remote Pools program, or Hostel, we are committed to supporting Territorians in becoming connected, educated, resilient, and healthy.

Benefits:

• 5 Weeks Annual Leave.
• Free access to the recreation facilities we manage.
• Discounted rates at Y Childcare Centres.
• Rebatable salary packaging

The Opportunity:

The Y NT is currently seeking experienced and Diploma-qualified Educators who are passionate about leadership and eager to advance their careers. We have multiple Assistant Director opportunities available across our Early Childhood Services in Darwin and Palmerston.

In addition to supporting the Centre Director, the successful candidate will also take on the Education Leader role, contributing to the development and implementation of high-quality educational programs.

As an Assistant Director, you will play a key leadership role within the early years team, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment while driving excellence in early childhood education and care.

We provide a supportive and inclusive workplace environment at a highly reputable and inspiring NFP organisation where educators are respected for their skills and commitment to quality early childhood education and are given the opportunity to progress in their career.

When you join our organisation, you become part of a passionate community of like-minded individuals who are inspired to make a positive impact in the lives of young children

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Excellence: support director in the day-to-day operations, ensuring a seamless and efficient environment for all members and staff.
• Educational Leader: Plan, implement, assess, and review high-quality and diverse educational programs guided by approved learning frameworks, ensuring developmental needs, interests, and abilities of all children are considered.
• Team Management: Lead, motivate and connect educators to work toward shared goals that achieve the best learning outcomes for children.
• Provide leadership, guidance, mentoring, and support to the staff team and families.
• Spend time in rooms weekly to coach educators on routines, learning objectives, environment setup, and program delivery.
• Risk Management: Implement and oversee risk management strategies to ensure a safe and secure environment in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Program Delivery: provide curriculum direction and support educators to develop and implement effective educational programs. This involves fostering a positive, collaborative culture through professional development, mentoring, and a focus on continuous improvement to ensure high-quality learning outcomes for all children.
• Project Planning: Develop both long-term and short-term projects for the successful operation of the facility, including program development and strategies for long-term success.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Develop, engage, and collaborate to improve local relationships while identifying partnerships, programs, and events that may benefit the community and the Y.
• Fostering Inclusiveness: Maintain a clean, welcoming, and open environment for all members of staff and the community.

Qualifications and Experience

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or higher)

Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003 or higher) and CPR.

Mandatory Requirements

YMCA, including its Boards of Directors, are committed to the safety and well-being of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People framework. YMCA requires that all applicants undergo satisfactory screening prior to commencement, including but not limited to:

• Valid Working with Children Clearance.
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Any successfully appointed applicant will be required to adhere to the Safeguarding Children and Young People framework, which includes a thorough safeguarding children and young people induction and a commitment to upholding the safety and wellbeing of children and young people throughout their engagement with YMCA.

Further Information

For a detailed position description please contact

All applications should be accompanied by a cover letter detailing suitability for the position and a copy of your CV.

Applications close Monday 24th November 2025

We can't wait to welcome you to the Y

The Y NT reserves the right to appoint before the advertised close date.