Role: Assistant Director

Location: Annandale, TOWNSVILLE QLD 4814

Centre: Goodstart Annandale – Brazier Drive

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $40.65+ p/h (Depending on qualification & experience) + Super  

• 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 Annandale – Brazier Drive, 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 Annandale – Brazier Drive

Ready to take the next step in your early childhood career?
Join our welcoming, community-focused team at Goodstart Annandale – Brazier Drive, where your leadership, passion, and care will help shape bright futures every day.

Our 75-place centre features five large, light-filled rooms – each with its own playground, shady gardens, and plenty of room to explore. We’re conveniently located close to local schools, shops, the Lavarack Barracks, and James Cook University, making us a well-connected hub for families in the community.

As Assistant Director, you’ll work full-time (Monday to Friday, 6:30am – 6:30pm) supporting the Centre Director and leading by example to deliver high-quality early learning experiences.

• Supporting day-to-day operations and ensuring smooth centre performance
• Guiding and mentoring educators to deliver engaging, play-based programs
• Building trusted relationships with families, children, and the wider community
• Assisting with compliance, rostering, and quality improvement planning
• Upholding the National Quality Framework and ACECQA standards of excellence
  
  

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

🏋 Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price

💳 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 and childcare 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 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.

Have a question? Contact Salena from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email svo@goodstart.org.au.

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 deadlycareers@goodstart.org.au

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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