
Assistant Director
Goodstart Early Learning
Posted 13 days ago
Work with our new but highly experienced director to energise and support our team and contribute to the improvment of education and learning outcomes
- Use your experience in early learning and work alongside our Centre Director to support our centre and team
- Competitive pay at least 7% above award + a range of benefits including childcare discount + salary packaging available
- Work for Australia's largest early learning Not-for-Profit
Are you an experienced early learning professional eager to advance your career, sharpen your leadership skills, and contribute to building a thriving business? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
As the Assistant Director at Goodstart Maroochydore, you'll leverage your expertise and leadership to inspire and motivate your centre team, driving continuous improvement across all areas of centre operations. Collaborate with our dedicated leadership team, forge respectful and reciprocal relationships with families, and actively engage with the local community networks.
In this role, you will:
- Support the Centre Director in the leadership of the team to provide high-quality early learning and care
- Mentor and build capabilities within the centre team
- Be responsible for the overall management of the centre in the Centre Director's absence
- Use and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide
About Goodstart Maroochydore - Main Road
Located in a bustling residential and commercial area, our centre is conveniently close to community facilities, public transport, local schools, and shops.
Our 71-place centre caters to children aged six weeks to 5 years across 4 rooms, providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where they can thrive. We believe in supporting each child's individual needs, interests, and strengths.
We are on a look out for an Assistant Director to lead and guide our passionate educators in providing a holistic approach to early childhood education, respecting and incorporating cultural needs within our centre.
- Floating position between rooms and play areas, ensuring every child and educator feels supported and inspired!
- In this dynamic role, you'll enjoy the best of both worlds: 15 hours a week at the front desk (admin) and 23 hours on the floor.
- Set shifts between centre's operating hours 6:30am - 6:30pm that ensures you have a fantastic work-life balance! 🌟
What Goodstart can offer you:
- Receive at least 7% 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
- Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
- 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
If you have previous experience as an Assistant Director or in a centre leadership position, or similar, then we'd love to talk to you
How to apply
Click ‘Apply Now' and submit your application.
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.
Have a question? Contact Wendy from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email [email protected]
At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email [email protected]
Supporting our people and protecting our children
We're an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We're also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.
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.
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About Goodstart Early Learning
With 15,000 Goodstart team members across 661 centres nurturing 63,600 children, we're Australia's largest provider of early learning and care. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia's children and their families. From our centre teams to our support teams, we work together to make a real difference for children in those crucial early years.
If you’re looking to work for an organisation that has an inspiring purpose, offers a flexible and family-friendly work environment, and encourages your personal development, Goodstart Early Learning could be the place for you!
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