ASSISTANT CENTRE DIRECTOR – INNOVA ACADEMY EARLY EDUCATION

Location: 502 Waterdale Road Heidelberg Heights
Job Types: Part-Time or Full time.
At Innova Academy Early Education, we’re passionate about nurturing young minds and building strong, supportive relationships with families and staff. We’re currently seeking a quality Assistant Centre Director who brings enthusiasm, professionalism, and a genuine love for early childhood education.
This is a dynamic on/off-the-floor leadership role, supporting the Centre Director in the daily operations of our service while inspiring and guiding our team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Assistant Centre Director, you will:

• Work closely with the Centre Director in the day-to-day operations of the centre
• Step up to lead the centre in the Director’s absence
• Provide support, guidance, and mentoring to educators
• Build and maintain respectful, genuine relationships with children, families, and staff
• Demonstrate a strong passion for working with children and educators
• Champion a safe and nurturing environment at all times
• Support compliance with all health, safety, and regulatory standards
• Actively engage in advertising and marketing initiatives to help grow centre occupancy
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality care
• Take initiative and effectively manage time and priorities

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• ✅ Diploma or higher in Early Childhood Education (ACECQA-approved)
• ✅ Current Working With Children Check
• ✅ First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Management Training
• ✅ Child Protection Training (Mandatory)
• ✅ Experience in a leadership or management role within early education
• ✅ Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
• ✅ (Preferred) Competency using OWNA or similar software platforms
• ✅ Professional presentation and mature leadership approach
• ✅ Excellent written, verbal, organisational, and time management skills
• ✅ Confidence in promoting the centre and building enrolments through local advertising and community engagemen