Assistant Centre Director at Busy Bees Global

, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Sep, 26

Salary

41.12

Posted On

19 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Mentoring, Compliance, Curriculum Planning, Stakeholder Management, Child Safety, Reflective Practice, Operational Management

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Licensed Capacity: 113 places | Hourly Rate: $39.83 - $41.12 per hour Busy Bees is a leading global, early learning provider, offering high-quality education in nurturing, purpose-built centres where educators are supported to grow, lead and make a real difference in children's lives, with over 130 centres across Australia and around 3,000 employees. Bee Safe: Child safety is at the heart of everything we do and is embedded in our people, places and processes. Help us give every child the Best Start in Life. Bees at Coorparoo, is an established centre with strong enrolments, returning families and a stable long-term team. We are looking for an Assistant Centre Director who is both family-welcoming and highly skilled in safety, compliance and supporting a strong, established leadership team. What you’ll do Support the Centre Director in the day-to-day leadership and operations of the service Lead, mentor, and inspire educators to deliver high-quality education and care Build strong partnerships with families and the local community Support compliance with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and National Regulations Contribute to curriculum planning, reflective practice, and continuous improvement Step into the Centre Director role when required. What you’ll bring A genuine commitment to child safety and wellbeing & alignment to our Busy Bee values. A Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or higher) Current Working with Children Check (QLD Blue Card) Sound knowledge of the EYLF, NQS, and Child Protection legislation Leadership experience or a strong desire to grow into a leadership role within the ECEC industry A collaborative, positive, and supportive leadership style. Why Busy Bees? Because we offer the B.E.E.S. advantage: Better pay. Everyday balance. Education for growth. Support you can rely on. We live by our values of Care, Quality, Service, and Value to make a real impact on child safety and quality. Strong community reputation, consistent word-of-mouth enrolments and many returning families. Long-standing and highly stable team. Family-friendly benefits; 50% childcare gap-fee discounts for permanent staff, because your family should benefit too. Paid learning & development; First Aid, CPR & mandatory training covered, ongoing professional development, and access to our Busy Bees learning platform and ACCCO RTO pathways. Supportive leaders & inclusive teams; hands-on leadership, strong tenure and a culture built on trust, respect and collaboration. Career pathways that grow with you; opportunities & training to progress from Educator to leadership, management and area roles. Global & national opportunities; connect with leaders across Australia and apply for our Global Talent Exchange Program (UK, Canada and Asia). Wellbeing support that goes beyond work; free, confidential EAP access for you and your immediate family, when you need it most. Employment is conditional on satisfactory, rigorous pre-employment checks (including WWCC, ID, Qualifications, Gecko Training, Work Rights & References) and child safety training, reflecting our strong commitment to safeguarding, equity, diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be a child safe organisation, putting child safety at the heart of everything we do through our Triple Layer Child Safety Framework: trusted, trained and caring people, safe, supervised and supportive environments, and clear, consistent and transparent processes. Why Work for Busy Bees? If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart. We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire. Whether you're embarking on the exciting journey of your early educational career or striving to advance to the next level, Busy Bees presents an ideal opportunity for you! We're actively searching for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who possess an authentic passion for Early Childhood Education and the well-being of children, to fill a variety of roles across our Services and Support Office. Early Childhood Education attracts a special type of person. You might possess creativity, nurturance, a focus on tasks, or a knack for problem-solving. However, at its core, your affinity for Early Childhood Education arises from a profound devotion to nurturing the educational growth of the youngest members within our communities. This resonates deeply with us, as our mission is to give every child the best start in life. We are driven to gather people who care deeply about quality and we empower people to bring their unique gifts and talents together for the benefit of our children. We value each member of our team and know that by supporting you in your journey you’ll be the positive and supportive influence in theirs.

Responsibilities

Support the Centre Director in daily operations and leadership while mentoring educators to deliver high-quality care. Ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework and build strong partnerships with families and the community.