About the Role

We are looking for an Assistant Centre Director to support our team at Larapinta Early Learning Centre. This is a Full-Time position working 75 hours a fortnight, Monday to Friday.

As our Assistant Centre Director, you will be a positive influence for our team, creating a welcoming, high-quality environment where children are encouraged to grow, thrive and reach their potential. You will be expected to foster a warm and inclusive space for all families and children.

What You'll Do

• Provide pedagogical leadership to ensure quality care and education programs for children, and direction, support and continuous learning for staff
• Encourage staff and families of the Service to actively contribute to the quality and success of the Service
• Build relationships and strong connections between families and the centre
• Provide a vibrant, interesting, varied and appropriate children’s program that is developed and implemented to meet the ongoing needs of the children as per the Early Years Learning Framework
• Effective management and implementation of the national quality framework
• Ensure that the philosophy, policies and procedures of the Service are upheld, implemented and reviewed regularly to meet relevant requirements
• Maintain compliance with the regulations as prescribed by the Education and Care Regulatory Unit along with all legal and statutory requirements
• Actively support the mission, vision and values of the organisation
• Assist the Centre Director with staff management responsibilities such as recruitment, rosters and performance management.

What you need to be successful

• Diploma qualification in accordance with ACECQA Approved Early Childhood Qualifications
• Minimum of 2 years in a similar leadership position
• Knowledge of Occupational Safety & Health
• Computer literacy
• Demonstrated and extensive knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and Education and Care Services National Regulations
• Exceptional communication and team building skills.
• Valid Working with Children Check.

What we can offer you

• Above award rates.
• Flexibility option to work a compressed nine-day fortnight (after probation period).
• Significant employee discounted childcare fees.
• Opportunity to attend sector conferences and ongoing professional development.
• Free counselling and wellness services through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts and offers with over 50 popular retailers.

About Larapinta Early Learning Centre

Larapinta Early Learning Centre in Alice Springs is known for being a welcoming place for both staff and children. Our team loves early childhood education and works hard to create a positive and respectful environment where everyone can thrive. We value work-life balance and self-care.

We focus on a child-led and family-centred approach, working closely with families to support and empower every child. Our rooms are flexible to meet the needs of different age groups. The centre is modern and spacious, with a large outdoor play area where children can learn through play. We also have strong community connections to ensure the best outcomes for the children in our care.