Assistant Centre Director

Job Description

<p><p><b>Develop, inspire, and grow.</b></p>
<p>Becoming an<b> Assistant Centre Director</b> is a step in your career where you can expand your knowledge and skills to have a broad view of how we provide the best early childhood education in Australia.</p>
<p>We believe we are one Team at<b> Guardian Hamilton</b>, regardless of our role. We want you to be able to grow your career at Guardian in the direction you choose.</p>
<p>Becoming an<b> Assistant Centre Director</b> at<b> Guardian Hamilton</b> means that you will be part of the vital relationship between Educators, families, and children, working daily to put smiles on young faces.</p>
<h3>Benefits</h3>
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<li><b>Lead your ongoing professional development and learning</b> through exceptional coaching, conferences, mentoring, and career advancement opportunities.</li>
<li><b>Use your skills and experience</b> to support business performance that supports sustainable investment in our practice, Centres, and Teams.</li>
<li><b>Collaborate with the Centre Director, Educators, and Teachers through workshops and meetings</b> to share best practice and learn from each other as you innovate in early childhood education programs based on exploration, discovery, and play.</li>
<li><b>Contribute to decisions</b> about resourcing and the education environment for children.</li>
<li><b>Enjoy a competitive salary and financial benefits,</b> including attractive remuneration packages, generous childcare discounts, recognition and rewards, and an employee referral program.</li>
<li><b>Guardian Degree program</b> – We can support you by offering paid study, flexible work hours, guardian mentors and reimbursement of course fees, because we want to see you succeed (Terms & conditions apply).</li>
<li><b>WHEREFIT</b> – 2,000 discounted corporate offers at up to 50% off for gyms, studios, activewear, healthy meals, beauty and more.</li>
<li><b>Paid first aid courses and renewals</b></li>
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<h3>The Centre</h3>
<p>Our<b> Guardian Hamilton</b> centre boasts six learning studios, along with a separate sleep room attached to the nursery, as well as an extensive outdoor space with wooden play equipment and a sand pit. Our inspiring indoor spaces are filled with quality, age-appropriate resources, and our personalised, sector‑leading programs.</p>
<h3>The Opportunity</h3>
<p>Working closely with the Centre Director and Leadership Team, you will enjoy:</p>
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<li>Supporting the Centre Leadership Team to create a safe and secure environment where children are supported to be brave, curious, and imaginative in their learning.</li>
<li>Building lasting and meaningful relationships with families so they feel informed and sure their children are receiving the best education and care in the community.</li>
<li>Supporting the Centre Leadership Team to develop an exceptional culture of quality and safety that makes Guardian the Centre of choice in your community.</li>
<li>Contributing to making your Centre an example of why Guardian is driven by its mindsets of being brave, positive, thoughtful, and professional in all aspects of our work.</li>
<li>Developing skills to drive business performance that enables Guardian to invest 100% of profits into more high‑quality education for young children across Australia.</li>
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<h3>To be considered, you will have:</h3>
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<li>A completed Diploma in Children's Services and/or Bachelor of Education (or working towards).</li>
<li>Prior experience working in a long day‑care centre in a senior or leadership role.</li>
<li>Sound, practical working knowledge and implementation of the NQF and the EYLF.</li>
<li>Budget and financial accountability experience.</li>
<li>Current First Aid and Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates, and current Working with Children check.</li>
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<h3>Apply now</h3>
<p>So, what are you waiting for? Take the leap and <b>apply now</b> to join Guardian Childcare & Education.</p>
<h3>Referrals</h3>
<p>We offer referrals for Guardian employees so join us and bring a friend to refer and earn. For more details, visit: guardian.edu.au/careers/refer-your-friends</p>
<p>Guardian Childcare & Education values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress.</p>
<p>We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.</p>
<p>At Guardian Childcare & Education, children's safety and wellbeing are our top priority. We have zero tolerance for any form of abuse or harm. We rigorously screen all potential team members, requiring a 10‑year verifiable resume, 5 years of direct manager references, and other security checks to ensure they meet our high standards. *for those who have not been in employment that long, these expectations will be adjusted</p>
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