Role: Assistant Director

Location: Burton, South Australia 5110

Centre: Goodstart Burton

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $40.65 – $66.09 (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 Burton, 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 Burton

Join our close-knit, nurturing early learning community at Goodstart Burton! We're looking for a passionate and experienced Assistant Director to support the leadership and daily operations of our 84-place centre with an occupancy of 75.5% year to date. A friendly and growing suburb just 25-minutes from Adelaide CBD, located on Springbank Boulevard, we’re conveniently close to public transport, local shops, and schools – with a gorgeous park right next door for outdoor excursions with the children.

• Goodstart Burton offers a warm, engaging spaces: a nursery (0-2 years), toddler room (2-3 years), and two preschool classrooms (3-4 and 4-5 years), each thoughtfully designed around children’s interests and educator-led enhancements.
• This is a full-time position, working between 6:30am – 6:30pm, Monday to Friday.
• Assisting in leading and mentoring a team of Early Childhood Professionals.
• Building meaningful relationships with families, children and the wider community.
• Ensuring high-quality learning environments that reflect the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
• Contributing to continuous improvement and quality assurance processes.
• Stepping into the Director role when required.

If you're a confident leader with a heart for early childhood education, we’d love to hear from you! Make a real difference in a supportive and vibrant learning environment. 

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.

What you need:

• Diploma OR Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
• Current SA Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification

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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