Role: Assistant Director

Location: Blair Athol, SA

Centre: Goodstart Blair Athol

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $40.65 – $66.09 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 Pacific Paradise, 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 Blair Athol

Our architecturally designed Goodstart Blair Athol centre offers a warm and welcoming space where curiosity is celebrated, and every child’s imagination can flourish. Featuring five thoughtfully designed learning environments. Catering to children from 6 weeks to 6 years, our passionate team delivers exceptional care and early education grounded in the principles of the Early Years Learning Framework. Every space and interaction are intentionally crafted to spark wonder, encourage exploration, and support holistic development in a safe, joyful setting.

• Work in a float position in supporting the Centre Director in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the service, ensuring a high standard of care, compliance, and communication.
• Guide, mentor, and inspire educators to deliver high-quality teaching practices aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the centre’s philosophy.
• Encourage reflective practice, critical thinking, and continuous improvement among educators.
• Assist with administration, enrolments, rostering, and compliance, helping the Centre Director to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

The Assistant Director plays a vital leadership role—not just in supporting the Centre Director, but in shaping a centre where educators thrive, families feel welcome, and children are inspired to grow.

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.

You’ll need:

• Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
• Current SA Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
• ECT’s in South Australia – Hold active registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia (TRB SA) (applicants working towards their Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) may be able to apply for Special Authority to Teach if certain are conditions met)

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 Salena from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email svo@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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