Campus Director

3 days ago

South Melbourne, Australia Only About Children Full time

About this role

Only About Children South Melbourne has consistently been rated “Exceeding National Quality Standards” since 2014. The campus is a warm and inviting childcare centre that is conveniently a 3 minute walk from a tram stop and a 10 minute walk from Hartwell Station or Burwood Station. Each age group has their own dedicated outdoor yard with plenty of space for children to explore, create and lead their own play. Inside there are nine-aged based spaces, each specifically designed to encourage children to learn and grow, with a focus on safety and natural elements. We have a dedicated team of multilingual Educators who are fluent in over 9 languages including Mandarin, Hindi, French, Greek and English.

About the Campus Director Role - Fixed Term Contract

Working in collaboration with key functional business partners in Operations, Children Services, People & Culture and Family Support - the Campus Director is accountable for campus management, including the delivery of educational leadership and financial performance. 

A strong reliance on constructive communication and collaboration between different functional areas is a critical component of the role. 

In addition, the role involves:

  • Always ensuring child safety and welfare
  • Being a positive role model by coaching and mentoring team members through Educational Leadership
  • Ensuring ongoing, professional and timely communication between the campus and families
  • Taking personal responsibility for modelling and driving our HEART principles, and leadership practice

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

  • Diploma / Early Childhood Teacher or equivalent approved teaching qualifications
  • Minimum 2 years (or equivalent) demonstrated leadership experience
  • Team-based, collaborative approach to your practices
  • Ability to communicate and connect with families

You Are Worth More.

We believe our people are worth more. That means more pay & benefits, more wellbeing, more recognition, and more development. Our benefits include:

  • 50% discount on childcare fees
  • Commitment to outstanding professional development with sector leading external facilitators, and opportunity to network with and learn from other Directors
  • Additional Leave for ECTs
  • Two Wellbeing Days and option to purchase up to 2 weeks extra Annual Leave
  • 10 days Family & Domestic Violence Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for ongoing mental health and wellbeing support
  • Exclusive retail Discount Program including discounted online and instore vouchers and over 500 online cashback offers
  • Recognition Program plus regular Thanks & Appreciation events

More Than A Job. A Rewarding Career

At Only About Children, our unique approach to early years learning goes beyond education to encompass the health and wellbeing of every child in our care. We call this The OAC Way. We operate over 80 campuses across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane (with more in development) and provide high-quality early years education and care to over 8,000 families.

How to Apply
Click ‘apply now' and submit your application to sarah.kelly@oac.edu.au


At Only About Children we have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, and we want you to bring your whole self to work. We welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community, particularly those who identify as Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander.

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