Assistant Director/Educational Leader
5 days ago
About Discovery Early Learning Centres:
Discovery is a Tasmanian family owned and operated provider with Long Day Care and Outside School Hours Care services across Tasmania, catering to children from birth to 12 years. Each of our services have a unique character and spirit that is reflective of the communities they operate in.
Our organisation vision is focused on shaping the future, and empowering our people to make a difference. At Discovery our philosophy is to provide all children and educators the opportunity to imagine, explore and discover. We are committed to our shared values:
- We all belong
- We make a difference
- We are all in this together
- Excellence is a journey
Your service:
Ravenswood Early Learning Centre,islocated close to the local primary school and Child and Family Learning Centre.
We offer Long Day Care, Preschool programs and Outside School Hours Care including, Before School, After School and Vacation Care. We understand every family has different needs and, with this in mind, we offer care on a full time or part time basis. Occasional care and casual care is available where a vacancy exists.
Your impact:
Our passionate team of educators strive to create a nurturing learning environment for the children in our care whilst ensuring they also have fun. Your excellent communication skills and genuine interest in supporting children to grow and realise their potential will have a lasting impact.
Partnering with parents and school communities, our goal is to build brighter futures by supporting children's development through play in fun, engaging environments. We live and breathe our company values every day by being considerate, passionate, and courageous, and making a difference.
The role:
We are seeking a Permanent Full Time Assistant Director/Educational Leader to join our exceptional team at our Early Learning Centre in Ravenswood. Please note that this role does include non-contact hours for the position as well as contact with children.
You must have:
- Tertiary Qualification in Early Childhood Education preferred
- Minimum Diploma qualified with extensive relevant experience in a similar role
- Current employment class, Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable Persons Registration
- Outstanding communication skills that result in strong workplace relationships based on respect and trust.
Discovery is a Child Safe Organisation and are commitment to an organisation wide culture of child safety as well as a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
Why choose a career with us?
To support you to succeed we provide a range of benefits:
- Monthly RDO entitlement
- Workplace flexibility with rostering including the option to accrue time off in lieu, to promote work-life balance
- Ability to purchase additional annual leave
- Staff children in care discount of 50% off the gap fee
- Ongoing Learning and Professional Development opportunities, including on-the-job coaching or the ability to improve your qualification through traineeship support
- Above-award wages and annual pay increases
- Corporate uniform annual allowance
- Corporate private health discounts
- Superannuation salary sacrifice options
- Employee Assistance Program
Discovery is a Tasmanian 'Employer of Choice' and is renowned for enabling individuals to fulfil their career and life goals.
As an equal-opportunity employer, Discovery is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environments and is committed to inclusive practices that support Reconciliation, inclusion, diversity, and equity.
We encourage applications from individuals who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and who are from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Do your values align with us?
- Is it in your nature to open children's minds through play and to foster their natural curiosity?
- Are you driven to make a difference in the lives of children and families?
- Are committed to having a positive impact on the lives of children?
Then join us in providing opportunities to imagine, explore and discover
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please click 'apply for this job' and provide a cover letter and resume by 19th September 2025. Applications will only be accepted via seek
For more information about Discovery visit or search for us on Instagram or Facebook.
Additional information can be obtained by emailing or by calling
Please submit your application as soon as possible as shortlisting may commence before the ad closing date.
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