Assistant Director opportunity at Only About Children Seaforth
At Only About Children, we believe early learning is more than just childcare - it's a place where passion meets purpose and every day brings the chance to shape young minds and hearts.
We're looking for an experienced and inspiring Assistant Director to join our incredible Seaforth campus. If you're a confident leader who thrives on mentoring others, building strong connections, and driving excellence in early education - this is your chance to shine!
About the Role
As Assistant Director, you'll be the right-hand support to our Campus Director and Educational Leader - working together to create a positive, nurturing, and high-performing environment for children, families, and educators alike.
You'll take the lead in:
* Supporting and mentoring educators to grow and succeed
* Ensuring every child's day is safe, engaging, and full of learning
* Building warm, trusted relationships with families
* Embedding best practice in line with the NQF and The OAC Way
* Inspiring a culture of collaboration, creativity, and care
This is the perfect opportunity for someone ready to bring their leadership experience, energy, and love for early childhood education into a role where no two days are ever the same.
About You
You're a confident, team-oriented professional who knows how to balance fun and focus. You'll bring:
* A Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care (or higher)
* 2-3+ years of leadership experience in an early learning setting
* Strong knowledge of the NQF, EYLF & CSS
* A supportive and proactive leadership style
* Excellent communication, problem-solving, and mentoring skills
* A full-time, can-do attitude and a genuine passion for what you do!
Why You'll Love Working With Us
At Only About Children, we know great educators make a difference - so we make sure you're supported, rewarded, and celebrated every step of the way. Here's what you can look forward to:
* Leadership development & mentoring programs
* Assistant Director networking and collaboration events
* Wellbeing Days, team celebrations, and staff rewards
* Career progression pathways & performance reviews
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program
* Retail discounts across 500+ brands
More Than a Job - A Truly Rewarding Career
If you're ready to step into a leadership role that's equal parts challenge and joy, we'd love to meet you. Click `apply now' and follow the prompts to submit your application or email emily.gledhill@oac.edu.au to discuss the opportunity further.
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.
Only About Children is proud to share that our application for the Worker Retention Payment has been approved! This means our team members will receive an additional 10% on top of the award rate, plus an extra 5% from December 2025, funded by the Australian Federal Government until 30 November 2026.
At Only About Children (OAC), every child's safety, wellbeing, and protection is our highest priority. We have an unwavering committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child feels safe and valued. All employees are required to hold a current Employee Working with Children Check before beginning employment. Additionally, throughout the recruitment process, we conduct thorough assessments to ensure the suitability of all candidates for working with children.