About the Role
Assistant Director – Community-Focused, Nature-Based Early Childhood Centre (Canberra)
Represented by Care Connect Recruitment
Are you a passionate and experienced early childhood professional looking to step into a meaningful leadership role?
Care Connect Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a beautiful, community-run early childhood education and care service in Canberra. Managed by a dedicated committee of local parents, this service is deeply committed to providing high-quality care and education in a nurturing, child-focused environment.
We’re currently recruiting for an inspiring Assistant Director to join this warm and passionate team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who values nature-based learning and wants to contribute to a Centre striving for excellence.
The Centre has a strong philosophy grounded in nature play, where children are encouraged to explore, discover, and connect with their environment. In this leadership role, you’ll support the Centre Director and Educational Leader in guiding a committed team of educators and driving continuous improvement.
What we’re looking for:
Previous leadership experience in an early childhood setting
A genuine passion for outdoor, nature-based learning
Familiarity with CCMS platforms like Qikkids (highly regarded)
A Diploma or Bachelor qualification in Early Childhood Education (or working towards)
Solid understanding of the NQF and EYLF frameworks
In this role, you’ll:
Collaborate with the leadership team to support ongoing quality improvement
Assist in developing and reviewing centre policies and risk plans
Step into the Responsible Person role when required
Mentor and support educators to deliver exceptional programs and care
If you're a natural leader who thrives in a collaborative, family-focused environment and you're ready to inspire a love of learning and nature in children, we’d love to connect with you.
Interested? Lets Chat - Register your interest by hitting the apply now button and complete the candidate registration form.