About This Role
Only About Children Brighton East – Assistant Director
At Only About Children Brighton East, early learning is more than childcare — it's a place where curiosity, connection, and community come together. Our warm and welcoming campus is home to passionate educators, beautiful natural play spaces, and a strong sense of belonging. We're looking for an experienced and inspiring Assistant Director to join our Brighton East team and help us continue delivering exceptional early learning for our local families. If you're a confident leader who thrives on mentoring others, building strong relationships, and championing high‐quality practice, this is a wonderful opportunity to make your mark.
You'll Take The Lead In
* Supporting and mentoring educators to grow and succeed
* Ensuring every child's day is safe, stimulating, and full of meaningful learning
* Building warm, trusted relationships with families and the local community
* Embedding best practice in line with the NQF and The OAC Way
* Inspiring a culture of collaboration, creativity, and care
About Our Brighton East Campus
Only About Children Brighton East is a warm, inviting centre conveniently located on the Nepean Highway.
Children At Our Campus Enjoy
* Expansive outdoor play spaces with bike tracks, sandpits, climbing areas and a mud kitchen
* A thriving veggie garden and worm farm
* Age‐based indoor learning spaces designed with natural elements
* A spacious dining hall beside our open kitchen, where children can watch our cook Martin prepare meals
* Regular excursions to local parks and nearby schools
* Support from passionate educators and allied health specialists
* A leading nutrition and wellbeing program with fresh, Dietitian‐designed meals prepared daily
* An all‐inclusive offering including nappies, formula, bedding, sunscreen and daily app updates
Our play‐based Grow Curriculum supports children's development across creativity, STEM, wellbeing and social skills through intentional small‐group learning.
About You
You're a confident, team‐focused professional who brings warmth, initiative, and a genuine passion for early learning. 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, proactive leadership style
* Excellent communication, problem‐solving and mentoring skills
* A full‐time, can‐do attitude and a love for creating meaningful learning experiences
Why You'll Love Working With Us
At Only About Children, we know great educators make a lifelong impact — so we make sure you're supported, valued, and celebrated.
You'll Enjoy
* 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 (EAP)
* Retail discounts across 500+ brands
How To Apply
Click 'Apply Now' and submit your application or email 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. At Only About Children (OAC), every child's safety, wellbeing, and protection is our highest priority. We have an unwavering commitment 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.
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