Role: Assistant Director 

Centre: Goodstart Cockburn Central

Employment Type:  Full time, 38 hours per week 

Pay:  $42.38 to $43.76 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 Cockburn Central, 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 

Join the passionate team at Goodstart Cockburn Central

🌟 Amazing Location – Just 10 minutes from Cockburn Central Shopping Centre and moments from the stunning Bibra Lake Regional Playground. Enjoy the convenience of grabbing a coffee before your shift or ticking off errands after work – everything you need is close by!

🚶‍♀️ Public Transport Made Easy – With a bus stop right next to the centre servicing Route 520, commuting is simple and stress-free.

🚗 Free & Easy Parking – Enjoy the ease of plentiful onsite parking so you can start and end your day without the parking hassle.

👩‍👩‍👧‍👧 Incredible Team Vibes – Work alongside a fun, friendly, and inclusive team with a wealth of experience (from 2 to 25 years!). Our strong team culture means genuine support, lifelong friendships, and a place where everyone belongs.

🏡 Our Beautiful Centre – A 99-place centre with 5 thoughtfully designed learning spaces: 2 Nursery rooms, 1 Toddler, 1 Pre-Kindy, and a Kindergarten room. Our fully refurbished yards are loved by children, families, and educators alike!

💖 Leadership That Inspires – Be supported by a passionate and experienced Centre Director (12+ years in the sector), our Assistant Director who’s been with the centre since day one, and a highly skilled Educational Leader with a decade of experience.

🌍 Celebrating Culture & Community – Our centre embraces rich cultural diversity and celebrates events such as NAIDOC Week, Diwali, Chinese New Year, Christmas, and more – making every day vibrant and meaningful!

🧸 Our Vision – “A place to be myself” – for children, families, and educators alike. We nurture individuality, encourage authenticity, and create an environment where everyone feels safe and celebrated.

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 Monica from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email mjames2@goodstart.org.au