ASSISTANT CENTRE DIRECTOR (2IC)

Assistant Director – Wholechild Early Learning | Coffs Harbour

Leadership isn't just a title – it's about making a difference.

At Wholechild Early Learning, we're committed to creating environments where children thrive, families feel connected, and educators are inspired to be their very best.

As our service continues to grow, we're excited to announce that our Assistant Director position is now a dedicated standalone leadership role, no longer combined with the Educational Leader position. This investment reflects our commitment to strengthening leadership support across the service, allowing our Assistant Director to focus on leading people, supporting operations and mentoring educators while working alongside our dedicated Educational Leader.

We're looking for someone special.

Whether you're an aspiring leader ready to take the next step with passion, curiosity and a "go-getter" attitude, or an experienced leader looking for a workplace that genuinely values quality, relationships and professional growth, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

This is a unique leadership position that combines dedicated off-the-floor leadership responsibilities with time working alongside educators in ratio. We believe the best leaders remain connected to children, families and their teams while also having the time to coach, mentor and lead continuous improvement.

You'll work closely with our Director and Educational Leader to:

- Inspire, mentor and support educators to achieve best practice.
- Build a positive, high-performing team culture.
- Support the day-to-day operations of the service.
- Foster meaningful relationships with children and families.
- Champion quality practices and continuous improvement.
- Lead by example through collaboration, reflection and coaching.

What We're Looking For

We're searching for someone who:

- Believes children are at the heart of every decision.
- Leads with kindness, integrity and accountability.
- Has a growth mindset and is open to learning.
- Values relationships and understands that culture is everyone's responsibility.
- Can confidently support, coach and inspire a team.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing leadership with hands-on practice.
- Is flexible to work a rotating roster, including opening and closing shifts, ensuring a member of the leadership team is available throughout the day. Our Director and Assistant Director intentionally work opposite ends of the day to provide consistent leadership support for our educators, children and families.

Why Wholechild?

At Wholechild, we believe great leaders create great workplaces. We invest in our people through mentoring, professional development and genuine opportunities for growth.

If you're looking for more than just an Assistant Director position—if you're looking for a place where your leadership is valued, your ideas are welcomed and your impact is felt every day—we'd love to hear from you.

Interested?

Please submit your resume and cover letter via Seek outlining your experience and why you feel you would be suited to this role.

The suitable candidate must have full working rights to work in Australia.