Role: Assistant Director

Location:  10 McIvor Road, BENDIGO, 3550, VIC

Centre: Goodstart Bendigo

Employment Type: Part time 30 hours | Fixed Term – 6 months (Maternity Leave Cover)

Pay: $40.65 - $$41.98 p/h + super

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 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 Bendigo:

• We are a 138-place centre is located within the city centre of Bendigo with easy access to public transport, schools and local businesses. There is onsite parking, making drop offs and pick-ups an ease. 
• We pride ourselves on being a family-oriented centre catering to children's individual’s needs and interests, and areas of development.
• You will be joining a team of educators who are friendly, dedicated and qualified, providing fun and educational programs
• Fixed term contract – 6 months across 4 days, Must be available to work on Wednesdays and other days are flexible  

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
• Uniform allowance and employee referral program

You will need 

• Diploma of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
• Current VIC Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
• Holds a current Police Check or is willing to obtain one upon request
• Substantial experience as a Senior Educator or in a similar role

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.

For more information contract VIC recruiter Metty – 03 9648 9838 / mganhewage@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.

YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/1fVHWhUYxoI

Posting Notes: BENDIGO || VIC || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Part-Time