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Assistant Director | Only About Children Charlemont
A Little Letter from Your Future Tiny Friends at Only About Children Charlemont
Hi there, future grown-up friend,
We can't wait to meet you! Our brand-new Charlemont home is almost ready… and we already imagine everything.
The walls are shiny and tall. The floors are waiting for tiny dancing feet. The gardens are ready for exploring hands, and the playgrounds are calling for climbing, jumping, and rolling in the sun.
We imagine rooms full of songs, stories, blocks, and big splashes of paint. We imagine leaders who help us feel safe, guide our learning, and make every day feel a little bit magical.
But we can't start our adventure without you.
We need a leader with a big heart, a playful mind, and lots of patience - someone who can help our team grow, support our families, and create a space where children (and educators) feel inspired every day.
As Our Assistant Director, You'll Be
When you join Only About Children, you'll be part of a team that believes in play, wonder, and big adventures together. You'll get:
Come help us write our very first story at Only About Children Charlemont. We'll bring the giggles, curiosity, and wiggles - you bring the leadership magic.
Love,
Your Future Tiny Friends At Only About Children Charlemont
P.S. Our grown-up helper Josie is waiting to meet you too – email her at josie.lawrence@oac.edu.au
At Only About Children we have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and we want you to bring your whole self to work. We welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community, particularly those who identify as Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander.
Only About Children is proud to share that our application for the Worker Retention Payment has been approved! This means our team members will receive an additional 10% on top of the award rate, plus an extra 5% from December 2025, funded by the Australian Federal Government until 30 November 2026.
At Only About Children (OAC), every child's safety, wellbeing, and protection is our highest priority. We have an unwavering committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child feels safe and valued. All employees are required to hold a current Employee Working with Children Check before beginning employment. Additionally, throughout the recruitment process, we conduct thorough assessments to ensure the suitability of all candidates for working with children.
Assistant Director | Only About Children Charlemont
A Little Letter from Your Future Tiny Friends at Only About Children Charlemont
Hi there, future grown-up friend,
We can't wait to meet you! Our brand-new Charlemont home is almost ready… and we already imagine everything.
The walls are shiny and tall. The floors are waiting for tiny dancing feet. The gardens are ready for exploring hands, and the playgrounds are calling for climbing, jumping, and rolling in the sun.
We imagine rooms full of songs, stories, blocks, and big splashes of paint. We imagine leaders who help us feel safe, guide our learning, and make every day feel a little bit magical.
But we can't start our adventure without you.
We need a leader with a big heart, a playful mind, and lots of patience - someone who can help our team grow, support our families, and create a space where children (and educators) feel inspired every day.
As Our Assistant Director, You'll Be
- A supportive leader who helps everything run smoothly day-to-day
- A mentor and guide for educators, building capability and confidence
- A trusted partner to families and your Campus Director
- A key part of creating a warm, welcoming, and high-quality learning environment
When you join Only About Children, you'll be part of a team that believes in play, wonder, and big adventures together. You'll get:
- Above-award pay (because great educators deserve it)
- Learning, mentoring, and career growth opportunities
- Special Worker Retention Payment – a little ‘thank you' for all your magic
- Two Wellbeing Days each year retail and lifestyle benefits
Come help us write our very first story at Only About Children Charlemont. We'll bring the giggles, curiosity, and wiggles - you bring the leadership magic.
Love,
Your Future Tiny Friends At Only About Children Charlemont
P.S. Our grown-up helper Josie is waiting to meet you too – email her at josie.lawrence@oac.edu.au
At Only About Children we have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and we want you to bring your whole self to work. We welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community, particularly those who identify as Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander.
Only About Children is proud to share that our application for the Worker Retention Payment has been approved! This means our team members will receive an additional 10% on top of the award rate, plus an extra 5% from December 2025, funded by the Australian Federal Government until 30 November 2026.
At Only About Children (OAC), every child's safety, wellbeing, and protection is our highest priority. We have an unwavering committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child feels safe and valued. All employees are required to hold a current Employee Working with Children Check before beginning employment. Additionally, throughout the recruitment process, we conduct thorough assessments to ensure the suitability of all candidates for working with children.