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Assistant DirectorNido Early School • Geelong, AU
Assistant Director

Assistant Director

Nido Early School • Geelong, AU
3 days ago
Job description

Nido Highton is coming soon.

Join us as we create a beautiful new service designed to give children the very best start in life, support families to feel at home, and provide educators with opportunities to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Why you’ll love working with us

  • Make an impact – shape the future of children’s education and wellbeing
  • Professional growth –leadership development and professional development opportunities including training on the latest education and quality practices
  • Inclusive culture – supportive team, recognition programs, rituals and celebrations such as Nido Recognition Day, anniversaries, and learning gifts
  • Work-life balance – flexible scheduling (e.g. work full-time hours over fewer days) and mental health support
  • Great benefits – Childcare discounts, discounted health insurance, EAP, on-site parking and access to exclusive learning platforms
  • FlareHR – Access to great savings and perks across many retailers including groceries, fashion and gifts as well as health insurance, energy bills and home internet

Your role as Assistant Service Manager

You’ll work closely with the Executive Service Manager to ensure the smooth running of the service, from compliance and safety to people support and family engagement.

  • Lead implementation of educational programmes and supporting high-quality practice across the service.
  • Support and develop educators to deliver exceptional outcomes for children.
  • Help ensure learning environments are safe, engaging and aligned with Nido's philosophy.
  • Support recruitment, onboarding and performance processes.
  • Maintain accurate staff and child records and support ongoing compliance.
  • Support WHS processes, safety checks, drills and risk management.
  • Provide operational leadership when the Executive Service Manager is absent.
  • Build positive relationships with children, families, educators and the wider community.
  • Lead by example through consistency, respect, intentionality, collaboration and speaking up.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for a leader who balances operational precision with a caring, supportive presence. Someone who sees the details, while never losing sight of the bigger picture — safe, joyful, and high-quality early learning.

  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA equivalent).
  • At least 2 years’ experience as a Lead Educator.
  • Knowledge of EYLF, NQS, and the National Quality Framework.
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience supporting teams and maintaining compliance systems.
  • WWCC and First Aid (or willingness to obtain).
  • Please note: Any candidate employed from 1 April must provide a certificate confirming completion of the Federally mandated ‘National Child Safety Training’ via Geccko, or must be willing to obtain prior to employment

Every day matters. You matter.

Nido Early School is a Child Safe Organisation. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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