Role: Assistant Director
Location: 960-964 Pemberton Street, ALBURY, 2640, NSW
Centre: Goodsart Albury - Pemberton Street
Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
Pay: $42.91 - $43.83 per hour plus super
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Use your experience in early learning and work alongside our Centre Director to support our centre and team
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Competitive pay at least 7% above award + a range of benefits including childcare discount + salary packaging available
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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 Albury - Pemberton Street , 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:
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Support the Centre Director in the leadership of the team to provide high-quality early learning and care
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Mentor and build capabilities within the centre team
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Be responsible for the overall management of the centre in the Centre Director’s absence
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Use and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide
About Goodsart Albury - Pemberton Street:
Goodstart Albury - Pemberton Street is seeking a dedicated and inspiring Assistant Director to join our passionate team of educators. Located just a short drive from central Albury and nestled near a spacious park, our Centre offers a refreshing escape into nature—perfect for a lunchtime walk. With six rooms and a team of 24 educators, including four ECTs, two Diploma-qualified room leaders, and a mix of experienced and studying educators, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. The successful candidate will be placed in a room and work set shifts with rosters provided three weeks in advance. While we offer two hours of non-contact time weekly. We value trust, respect, and open communication, encouraging every team member to share their ideas and perspectives. If you're ready to lead with heart and grow alongside a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you.
What Goodstart can offer you:
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Receive at least 7% above the award rate
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Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
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Tax benefits through salary packaging
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Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
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Paid professional development
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Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
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Free annual flu shot (optional)
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Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
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First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
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Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology
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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 about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for 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. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
Have a question? Contact Katya Reshetnikova from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email ereshetnikov@goodstart.org.au.
Supporting our people and protecting our children
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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