Assistant Director

ELC Assistant Director – Kalgoorlie ELC

YMCA WA (the Y WA)

Young Men's Christian Association

$74,275 to $76,089 + $5.14 p/h Remote Allowance +12% Super + Benefits

Full-Time permanent positin

Our quest:

Hello. We're The Y WA.

We're that local (Not-For-Profit) Early Learning Centre (ELC) on Porter Street (Kalgoorlie, WA) who's all about inspiring and nurturing children to become independent little butterflies. And guess what? You're a big part of how we make this happen. We're looking for a ELC Assistant Director ready to work their magic.

But why join The Y? Check out our awesome perks below:

Our awesome perks:

• $74,275 to $76, % Super
• Immediate access to the 10% ECEC Worker Retention Payment
• Plus, $5.14 p/h remote allowance (up to $10,023 per yr)
• Plus, housing allowance (if eligible)
• Plus, Qualifications allowance (if eligible)
• Plus, Salary Packaging-Remote Area Benefits (Incl claiming your rent / mortgage / utility bills & more)
• $$ - Considering relocating to Kalgoorlie? Relocation financial assistance offered (if eligible)
• Additional 1 week paid leave for the holiday season
• Generous corporate healthcare discounts (up to 8%)
• Genuine mentorship, training, and professional support
• Discounted childcare up to 70% per day
• $500 - Refer a friend incentive
• Buy a NEW CAR & save on tax (Novated Leasing on offer)
• Work for a WA based Non-For-Profit making a real difference in our local community with unwavering focus and commitment to safeguarding children

What you'll be doing:

Walking into your centre each day, you'll smile as the early morning sun shines across our natural outdoor play spaces. You'll then ask yourself the big question:'How can we provide a service that enriches our community and helps children, families, and educators grow in body, mind, and spirit?'

As a leader, you'll guide a close-knit team of educators, ensuring children experience an inclusive, safe, hygienic, and inspiring environment—warm and welcoming to both families and little ones. You'll champion our School ReadY program while managing compliance requirements. And at the end of your shift, you'll walk out the door (still smiling), knowing the children continue to grow in body, mind, and spirit. Sounds like you? Please check out the PD attached below.

You'll be great in this role if you…

• Have a degree or diploma in Early Childhood or equivalent
• Can obtain First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificates
• Understand the National Quality Framework & National Education & Care Services Regulations 2012
• Have experience as an Assistant Director (or similar) in an early childhood setting
• Are known for providing visionary leadership to maintain a high quality, inclusive and safe learning environment
• Have inspired and led a team of educators and support staff, fostering a positive and collaborative workplace culture
• Retain knowledge in child development / high quality programming practices.
• Have an understanding of financial and administrative functions
• Can obtain a National Police Certificate and Working with Children card

How to apply:

Click on the "Apply" button below to submit your application. Please submit a cover letter and CV with your application. For the full job description click on the PDF file on the attachment link below. Should you require any further information please call Faisal Khalil on

Closing date: Friday, 10th October 2025

We may start interviews before the closing date.

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy:

The Y WA kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies or third parties.