Assistant Director / 2Ic

As Assistant Centre Manager, you will partner with the Nominated Supervisor / Centre Director to mentor, lead and inspire our team to achieve success including:

• Assisting with all aspects of the daily management of the service in accordance with all relevant legislation, sector guidelines and policies
• Working to create a high-quality culture of rich learning environment for the children, families, educators and community
• Being part of the leadership team to drive quality improvement within the service
• Ensure all policies and regulatory requirements are embedded 

Skippys is about family, love, and learning.

Whether you are just starting your career in early childhood or choose to continue your career with Skippy’s, you join a group of caring, bright, and motivated people who share a passion for early years education and care. Skippy’s celebrates our staff successes through recognition, rewards and training, team building and fun, social events.

If you love children; WE WANT YOU!  Become part of our Frenchville leadership team, supporting  our qualified and experienced Nominated Supervisor to provide the best experience for children, families and colleagues.

Want to know the perks?! Here are just a few...

💰 Above award pay rate

✨ Never work your Birthday Again + extra holidays !

🌈 4 day week or 9 day fortnight to support work life balance – YOU CHOOSE!

🤼 Opportunities to advance your career

🎈 85% discount for your own children

🎨 Generous resource budgets

🏫 Incredible facilities

🧾 Training and professional development specific to the role

🥳 Vibe and culture with fun companywide activities

✨ Employment opportunities in various locations

About you...... New & Experienced LEADERS encouraged to apply.

• Early Childhood Education Qualifications Bachelor, Diploma or studying towards
• Blue Card, Asthma & Anaphylaxis, CPR and First Aid certificates, or willingness to obtain.
• Be progressive in your thinking for future curriculum development and implementation, to achieve quality learning outcomes in accordance with the National Quality Framework.
• Support and coach educators to understand, have a thorough working knowledge of and reflect on the principles and practices in the Early Years Learning Framework, My Time Our Place and Kindergarten Learning Guideline. 
• Provide and maintain a supportive environment for children, families, carers, and other team members that is safe, inclusive and fun.
• Willingness to embrace the company vision, values, and culture statement.
• Ability to build and maintain excellent relationships and effective communication with families whilst encouraging passion, enthusiasm, and excellence to our team.
• The passion and ability to inspire, motivate and maintain a positive learning culture within the centre for children, their families and your colleagues.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

At Skippy’s we value:

Be Authentic: We want everyone to find their place in the world as their authentic self.  The foundation of our values is our commitment to our people, our children, and their families.   

Be Inclusive: We celebrate our diverse community and welcome everyone into it, regardless of race, colour, age, ability, national origin, religion, lifestyle, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. 

Be Connected: We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we play and learn. We teach and support sustainable practices and care for the planet we share whilst connecting with each other.

Be Fun: We are committed to advocating for the importance of quality early education for all children, and to walking together on this journey through play-based learning. 

Be Creative: We are creative thinkers and use innovative ideas to meet the needs of each individual child.

New & Experienced LEADERS encouraged to apply.

All applications will be kept strictly confidential.  Applications via Seek.