Goodstart Coorparoo – Park Street, QLD (located on the traditional lands of the Yuggera & Turrbal Peoples)

🕒 Permanent Full-Time | 38 Hours Per Week (including 2 hours off the floor each week)

💰 Up to $45.67 per hour + Super + Benefits

Lead with purpose. Support your team. Grow your leadership career.

At Goodstart, we're passionate about giving children the very best start in life—and supporting our leaders to do the same. With pay rates of up to $45.67 per hour plus Super, above-award wages, salary packaging options, and ongoing professional development, this is more than a job—it's an opportunity to take the next step in your leadership journey while making a meaningful difference every day.

As Australia's largest early learning Not-for-Profit, you'll join a purpose-driven organisation committed to creating brighter futures for children, families, and communities.

👶 Get up to 50% off your childcare gap fees plus up to 6 weeks paid parental leave.

💼 Access salary packaging benefits to help maximise your take-home pay.

About the role

As the Assistant Director at Goodstart Coorparoo – Park Street, you'll work alongside our Centre Director to support the day-to-day operations of the centre while helping to build a positive, high-performing team culture.

You'll use your leadership experience and passion for early learning to mentor educators, support quality practice, strengthen family relationships, and drive continuous improvement across the centre.

In this role, you'll:

✨ Support the Centre Director in leading a team that delivers high-quality early learning and care

✨ Mentor and build capability within the centre team

✨ Lead centre operations in the Centre Director's absence

✨ Champion and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide

✨ Build strong relationships with families and the local community

✨ Drive continuous improvement across all aspects of centre operations

About Goodstart Coorparoo – Park Street

🏡 Well-established and welcoming early learning centre

📅 Full-time leadership role with 2 hours off the floor each week

🤝 Supportive leadership team focused on quality outcomes for children and families

🌟 Opportunity to grow your leadership career within one of Australia's largest early learning providers

🌏 Inclusive and diverse team culture where everyone belongs

📚 Strong focus on professional development and continuous improvement

At Goodstart Coorparoo – Park Street, you'll be part of a collaborative team committed to providing high-quality education and care while supporting each other's professional growth and success.

Why you'll love working with Goodstart

💰 Earn up to $45.67 per hour + Super

🌟 Receive at least 7% above the award rate

👶 Up to 50% childcare discount plus up to 6 weeks paid parental leave

💼 Salary packaging options available

💪 Fitness Passport – discounted access to gyms and pools for you and your family

📚 Paid professional development and leadership development opportunities

🌿 Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave each year

💉 Free annual flu shot (optional)

🏖️ Option to purchase additional leave for greater work-life balance

First Nations Support and Cultural Leave

🎁 Discounts on travel, technology and insurance

👕 Uniform allowance and employee referral program

What you'll bring

✔ Previous experience as an Assistant Director, Centre Leader, Senior Educator, or in a similar leadership role

✔ Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)

✔ Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and coaching skills

✔ Current QLD Working with Children Check

✔ Passion for delivering exceptional outcomes for children, families, and teams

Ready to join our team?

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application and take the next step in your leadership career.

We're reviewing applications as they are received, so don't wait—apply today for the best opportunity to progress through our recruitment process.

Want to know more?

I'd love to chat about the role and what makes Goodstart such a rewarding place to work.

📞 Jessica Ambury, Talent Acquisition Partner
📱 07 3918 2019
📧 jambury@goodstart.org.au