Assistant Centre Director - 2IC

Assistant Centre Director (2IC) – Busy Bees at Geelong West

Geelong West, VIC
Licensed Capacity: 137 places
Hourly Rate: $39.83 – $41.12

Busy Bees at Geelong West is a modern and vibrant 137-place service located at 151 Church Street, Geelong West VIC 3218 . Our service is dedicated to providing high-quality education and care in a nurturing and inspiring environment.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Educational Leader – 2IC to support our Centre Director and lead our team in delivering excellence in early childhood education.

About the Role

As the Assistant Centre Director – 2IC, you will:

• Support the Centre Director in the day-to-day management of the service

• Lead and mentor Educators to deliver high-quality programs aligned with the EYLF

• Drive continuous improvement in line with the National Quality Standards (NQS)

• Guide programming, planning, and documentation practices across all rooms

• Foster strong relationships with children, families, and the broader community

• Support compliance, staffing coordination, and operational requirements

This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role where you can influence pedagogy, culture, and service quality.

What You’ll Need

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)

• Demonstrated experience in a leadership or senior educator role

• Current and valid Working With Children Check (Employee) – VIC

• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certification

• Strong understanding of the EYLF, NQS, and QIP processes

• Proven ability to mentor, support, and inspire a team

• Excellent organisational and communication skills

Key Benefits we offer for joining our Hive:

• Get a Laundry allowance and annual Uniform allocation in addition to your salary!
• Generous Childcare Gap Fee discounts for Busy Bees permanent service staff!
• An opportunity to gain further knowledge while working for a leading global brand in the Early Childhood industry and grow professionally!
• A chance to showcase and build your leadership skills!
• Work with a supportive & inclusive team and Management in a leading Childcare Service!
• Continue improving your knowledge and skills with our Busy Bees training platform!
• Access to the Busy Bees' Employee Assistance Program!
• An opportunity to participate in our Global Talent Exchange Program!
• A chance to connect with and build a support network with leaders in the Early Childhood Industry across the nation!

Apply Now

If you are a passionate early childhood professional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and join our Hive at Busy Bees at Geelong West.

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.