Role: Assistant Director

Location: Batesford Road, Rear of: Holmesglen TAFE car park, CHADSTONE, 3148, VIC

Centre: Goodstart Chadstone

Employment Type: Full Time/Permanent

Pay: At least 7% above award + a range of benefits including childcare discount + salary packaging available

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 an 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 Chadstone:

• Our 48-place centre is beautiful, colourful and has an inviting and homely feel
• We are located within the grounds of the Holmesglen TAFE and are fortunate enough to work closely with the Tafe
• Our centre offers plenty of onsite parking and is near to local schools, shops and public transport
• Inside you will find 4 dedicated learning space with a maximum of 12 children per room
• We love offering children incursions and excursions in the local community
• You will be joining our longstanding team of diverse Educators who work hard to ensure children in our care are safe, well-supervised and challenged in their in learning on a daily basis

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
• 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

How to apply

Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application.

For more information contact VIC recruiter Melanie – 03 9648 9857 / msymonds@goodstart.org.au

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 further information and support, email deadlycareers@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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Posting Notes: CHADSTONE, MELBOURNE || VIC || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time