Posted: 23/01/2026
Closing Date: 24/02/2026
Salary: $ $51.50
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Lochinvar
Job Category: Education, Childcare & Training
The Benefits
St Nicholas offers a wide range of benefits that support and enrich the lives of our employees, including:
mnBenefits program: Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program
Remuneration: $ $51.50 per hour + Worker Retention Allowance + Super + $2.00 hourly AD Allowance for ECT's
Flexibility: You will be supported to balance work and personal commitments through flexibility
Growth: Paid sector-leading training and career progression within the organisation through a variety of learning and development pathways
Facilities: State of the Art, purpose built centres powered by 100% green energy
Additional Benefits: Employer-funded parental leave, salary packaging, corporate benefits including;
Fitness Passport (T&C's apply), EAP and flu injections
50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees
$1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions
Job Description
The Role
St Nicholas Early Education supports and partners with families to nurture and inspire children as they develop the skills to flourish at home, in care and in communities.
The Assistant Director will assist and support the Director in management tasks and lead educators towards quality performance in all aspects at St Nicholas. The Assistant Director will also be responsible for the Operation and Management of the St Nicholas service in the absence of the Director.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Educator to showcase their expertise in the Early Childhood profession. The successful applicant will play a key role in the success of our Lochinvar Centre and will be able to collaborate with the St Nicholas leadership team. They will also possess the initiative, maturity, and leadership skills required to build a team and service in a growing community.
This role is being offered on a permanent full-time basis, located at our Lochinvar Service.
Experience/Criteria
Desired Skills and Experience
Proven ability in all areas of administrative procedure, curriculum development, parent and community liaison, staff professional development and training
Understanding and working knowledge of WHS legislation
Demonstrated ability to successfully support the Early Learning Years Framework with the centre curriculum
Qualifications
Diploma in Children's Services or Degree in Early Childhood Teaching as identified by Australian Children's Education and care Authority
Working With Children Check verification number
Current First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training
DEC approved child protection training certificate
If you genuinely share our passion for Early Childhood Education we would love to hear from you APPLY now.
Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.
Additional Information
The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.
All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese's Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse background.
St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.