Assistant Director – Manor Lakes VIC

Assistant Directors (2ICs)
Sparrow Early Learning Manor Lakes
5 Day/ Part-time Position

As our right-hand hero (also known as 2IC), you’ll be the go-to support for the Service Manager — helping to keep our day-to-day magic running smoothly! From making sure we meet all the important compliance goals to cheering on your team, you’ll be a key part of what makes our service shine.

You’ll bring energy, creativity, and a big heart — designing playful learning experiences, sparking curiosity, and helping educators feel confident and supported every step of the way. In this role, you’ll lead by example, create a safe and joy-filled space for little learners, and build meaningful connections with families, children, your team, and the community.

This is not a non-contact role. It’s a hands-on position built on relationships, professional trust, and visible presence within services. If you’re ready to wear many hats (leader, listener, learning guide, and fun-bringer), this role might just be your perfect fit!

Our values – Inspire, Nurture, Grow – guide everything we do:
✨ Inspire a love of learning through creativity and curiosity
💛 Nurture every child’s wellbeing and potential through connection and care
🌱 Grow confident learners and strong, supportive teams

What you’ll need:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care
• Minimum 2 years experience in a current Second in Charge role
• Strong knowledge & understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards, 
• Current Working with Children Check
• Mandatory National Child Safety Training
• First Aid and CPR certificates including Asthma and Anaphylaxis training..
• Confidence when communicating with all levels of management.
• A strong ability to inspire, motivate and maintain a positive culture within our service

The Sparrow Benefits

• Enjoy competitive wages plus the ECEC Worker Retention Payment
• Extra allowances for extra responsibilities!
• Priority childcare access & up to 95% discount!
• Awesome leave perks — including Birthday Leave!
• Paid traineeships: Learn while you earn!
• Generous rewards for employee referrals!
• Celebrate milestones with tenure rewards!
• Safe Sleep & Child Protection training on us!
• Career growth and mentorship opportunities!
• Access to online learning & professional development!
  **T&C apply to all Sparrow benefits 

When joining Sparrow, you will become part of the family.  We nurture a thoughtful, collaborative, and inclusive culture where everybody feels valued. If you’re passionate about making a difference in early education, we’d love to hear from you!

We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.

At Sparrow, we are an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. 

"Our organisation is deeply committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of young children. We prioritise creating secure environments where children can be inspired and nurtured to grow. Through continuous training, clear policy frameworks, and a proactive approach to risk management, we work to prevent harm and address any concerns promptly. Our goal is to provide safe, supportive, and inclusive environments where every child feels valued and protected”