Assistant director (ashgrove)

Discover an Exciting Opportunity with Queensland Childcare Services!

The Opportunity: Assistant Director

• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 5 days per week
• Location: Ashgrove
• Hours: Up to 38 hours with flexibility
• Compensation: Up to $37 per hour + super

Why Choose Queensland Childcare Services?

We offer a range of benefits and opportunities to support your growth and well‐being.

Exceptional Benefits

• Dynamic role – off‐floor duties & on‐floor mentoring
• Flexible working hours for a work‐life balance
• Competitive salary, well above award
• Up to 75% staff discount on childcare fees

Investment in Your Growth

• Career and professional development opportunities across our 24 locations
• On‐floor mentoring with ongoing support and growth
• Paid courses: First Aid, CPR, Food Safety, Fire Training, Child Protection certifications
• Paid staff meetings to ensure your voice is heard

Personal Well‐Being

• Free uniforms
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for financial, mental, and physical well‐being counselling
• Company Learning Management System (LMS) for ongoing skill enhancement

Are You the Right Fit?

• Shares our values
• Committed to personal growth
• Prioritises children's health & safety
• Builds a sense of belonging and respect within the team
• Excited by positive change and continued growth
• Flexible, innovative, visionary learner
• Builds strong relationships with families

What We Value in Leadership

• Inspires educators to reach their potential
• Embodies 'researcher as learner'
• Excited about learning and sharing new ideas
• Supports the team in learning from mistakes

Our Aspirations

• Collaborative team approach to quality education and care
• Shared values and goals actively worked towards
• Frontline pedagogical innovation
• Workplace of professional learners

Qualifications & Desirable Skills

• A Diploma of Early Childhood Education
• Previous experience as an assistant director
• Coaching techniques to develop reflective practices
• Identify areas of improvement and support educators in planning
• High-level communication skills and professional manner in the workplace
• Strong understanding of EYLF and NQS
• Current Queensland Blue Card
• Passion for a healthy lifestyle and good nutrition for children

Our Company

Queensland Childcare Services has been around for over 30 years and aims to be at the forefront of the Early Childhood Education sector. Our 24 centres offer a range of services including beach, bush, farm kindy, swimming, and Healthy Bodies Programs. We value our team and provide professional development opportunities, hosting our own conferences with keynote speakers.

The Woods Early Education Centre

Located in Ashgrove, just 250 metres from Ashgrove State School. The centre opened in January 1998 and cares for up to 90 children aged from birth to 5 years. We are passionate about sustainability and love exploring these practices with the children in our care.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are a passionate, innovative, and dedicated leader who aspires to create a positive impact, we invite you to apply.

Pay: $34.00 – $37.00 per hour

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Profit sharing

Schedule: 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person