Assistant Director

Assistant Director – Only About Children Penrith

At Only About Children, we believe early learning is more than just childcare – it's a place where passion meets purpose and every day brings the chance to shape young minds and hearts.

We're looking for an experienced and inspiring Assistant Director to join our incredible Penrith campus. If you're a confident leader who thrives on mentoring others, building strong connections, and driving excellence in early education — this is your chance to shine!

About the Role

As Assistant Director, you'll be the right-hand support to our Campus Director and Educational Leader — working together to create a positive, nurturing, and high-performing environment for children, families, and educators alike.

You'll take the lead in : ✨ Supporting and mentoring educators to grow and succeed✨ Ensuring every child's day is safe, engaging, and full of learning✨ Building warm, trusted relationships with families✨ Embedding best practice in line with the NQF and The OAC Way✨ Inspiring a culture of collaboration, creativity, and care

This is the perfect opportunity for someone ready to bring their leadership experience, energy, and love for early childhood education into a role where no two days are ever the same.

About You

You're a confident, team-oriented professional who knows how to balance fun and focus. 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 and proactive leadership style🌿 Excellent communication, problem-solving, and mentoring skills🌿 A full-time, can-do attitude and a genuine passion for what you do!

Why You'll Love Working With Us

At Only About Children, we know great educators make a difference — so we make sure you're supported, rewarded, and celebrated every step of the way.

Here's what you can look forward to : 🎓 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

WRPOnly About Children is proud to share that our application for the Worker Retention Payment has been approved! This means our team members will receive an additional 10% on top of the award rate, plus an extra 5% from December 2025, funded by the Australian Federal Government until 30 November 2026.This payment is a well-deserved recognition of the dedication and expertise of our incredible educators. At the heart of everything we do is a belief that early childhood educators deserve to be valued, recognised, and supported—because You Are Worth More.

More Than a Job – A Truly Rewarding Career

If you're ready to step into a leadership role that's equal parts challenge and joy, we'd love to meet you. Click "Apply now" and join a team that's passionate about making every day count!

At Only About Children (OAC), every child's safety, wellbeing, and protection is our highest priority. We have an unwavering committed 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.