Role: Assistant Director
Location: Brisbane Eastern Suburbs
Centre: Goodstart Belmont
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

• Use your experience in early learning and work alongside our Centre Director to support our centre and team
• Work for Australia’s Largest Not-for-Profit
• Competitive pay + childcare discount + salary packaging available

Are you an experienced early learning professional who’s ready to take your career to the next level, honing leadership skills and helping to build a successful business?

As the Assistant Director, you will use your experience and leadership qualities to engage and motivate your centre team to drive continuous improvement in all aspects across centre operations. You will work in collaboration with your centre leadership team and establish respectful and reciprocal relationships with families and engage in networks within the centre’s local community.

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 Belmont

• Location: Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Belmont is conveniently situated within the Belmont Shopping Complex, offering a unique view of neighbouring parklands, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
• Individualised Learning: We believe in nurturing each child's unique pace of growth and learning, tailoring our educational programs to cater to their specific needs and interests.
• Family Partnership: Families are a valuable resource, and we encourage your active involvement in our Centre to unlock each child's full potential.
• Educational Framework: Our play-based curriculum aligns with the principles of the Early Years' Learning Framework, ensuring age-appropriate learning experiences from Nursery to Kindergarten.
• Clear Communication: Utilising the Storypark platform, we maintain consistent and clear communication with families, providing updates on each child's progress, milestones, and achievements.
• Outdoor Play: Our outdoor playgrounds balance natural and manmade elements, promoting environmental awareness and offering ample space for exploration and imaginative play.
• Nutritious Meals: Our qualified cook prepares fresh, healthy, and nutritious meals, including breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late snack.
• Community Engagement: We actively engage with the community through visits, excursions, and participation in events, teaching children the value of active citizenship.
• Dedicated Staff: Many of our staff members have been with Goodstart Early Learning Belmont for years, demonstrating unwavering dedication to children and families.

What Goodstart can offer you:

• Competitive pay - you’ll get paid on par with state primary school Teachers (if you hold your Bachelor in Early Childhood Education)
• Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 4 weeks paid parental leave – increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023 
• Tax benefits through salary packaging – a great way to pay for expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out
• Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career 
• Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
• Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance  
• Retail discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology
• Uniform allowance and employees referral program
• Security and stability - as Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families

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.

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. #gsassistantdirector

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