Lead a passionate team and make a lasting impact at our vibrant Goodstart Capalaba, Almara Street Centre – where your leadership will shape the future of early learning.

Are you an experienced early learning professional ready to elevate your career, refine your leadership skills, and drive a thriving business? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As a Centre Director at Goodstart, you’ll be at the heart of our leadership team, playing a pivotal role in supporting and developing the Teachers and Educators in your centre. You'll build strong, meaningful relationships with children, families, and communities, fully embracing the profound impact of your role in their lives.

In this role, you will:

Deliver our bespoke learning program developed in collaboration with global leaders in pedagogical practice

Build and encourage a talented team of early learning professionals, sharing your knowledge and contributing to a culture of reflective practice and ongoing improvement

Work with your team to plan for the future of your centre, building the attendance pipeline and maintaining a revenue-generating business

About Our Centre – Goodstart Capalaba, Almara Street

Goodstart Capalaba – Almara Street is a warm, community-focused centre providing quality early learning for children aged six weeks to five years. Our beautiful, purpose-built spaces promote creativity, discovery, and a love of learning through play-based programs guided by the EYLF and QKLG.

We’re looking for an experienced and energetic Centre Director to lead our passionate team and continue building strong relationships with families and the community.

Why join us?

Purpose-built indoor and outdoor learning environments

Long-standing, dedicated team of educators

Strong community connections and family partnerships

Focus on professional development and leadership growth

Supportive, people-first culture

If you're ready to lead with purpose and inspire excellence in early learning, we’d love to hear from you!

What Goodstart can offer you?

At least 12% above the award rate

Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave

Tax benefits through salary packaging

Paid professional development

Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year

Free annual flu shot (optional)

Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance

First Nations Support and Cultural Leave

Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology

Uniform allowance and employee referral program

We are an equal-opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We support and encourage individual growth and strong teams made up of Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

We are deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel connected and have a strong sense of belonging. By weaving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives through all that we do, we aim to build knowledge and deeper cultural awareness and understanding of our First Nations people and culture for all.

Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.