Role: Assistant Director 

Location: Nirimba, Sunshine Coast QLD 

Centre: Goodstart Nirimba 

Employment Type: Full Time 38hrs per week (12month Fixed term Maternity leave cover) 

Pay: $42.38 - $43.76 per hr Depending on Qualifications and experience

• 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 <centre name>, 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 Nirimba: 

• Work in a modern, nurturing environment thoughtfully designed to feel like a second home, warm, welcoming, and purpose-built for meaningful learning. 
• Enjoy contemporary facilities, including dedicated infant sleep spaces and a seamless natural indoor–outdoor learning environment, dedicated planning room and a stocked staff room with a vending machine
• Enjoy an easy work commute with onsite parking 
• Join a centre that places strong value on community connection, sustainability, and healthy living.

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  

• Free annual flu shot (optional) 

• Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance   

• First Nations Support and Cultural Leave 

• Retail 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 Shelby Mujkanovic from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email Smujkanovic@goodstart.org.au