Role: Assistant Director

Location: North Queensland

Centre: Goodstart Cranbrook

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Pay: Above Award Wages + Super + Benefits
 

• 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 Cranbrook, 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 Cranbrook

• Join our welcoming, close-knit team at Goodstart Cranbrook, where new team members are embraced with open arms. Located in a quiet residential area close to schools, shops, and community facilities, we foster a home away from home atmosphere for both children and educators. Our friendly and supportive environment ensures that every educator feels part of our team from day one.
   
• As a large double centre, we cater for 102 children, with a team of qualified educators dedicated to delivering high-quality care and learning experiences. We take pride in our commitment to the children and their families, and we ensure each child feels supported and encouraged in their development.
   
• Our learning environments, from Nursery to Kindergarten, follow the Early Years Learning Framework, offering sensory and play-based learning opportunities that foster growth and discovery. Our colourful and engaging spaces provide the foundation for children to thrive.
   
• Our outdoor areas include age-appropriate play spaces such as cubby houses, sandpits, swings, verandahs, veggie patches, and more, encouraging active, nature-based learning.
   

At Goodstart Cranbrook, we place a strong emphasis on working collaboratively with families, supported by the Storypark platform, family nights, and regular updates. This ensures open communication and tailored programs that meet each child's needs while reflecting the centre's cultural diversity.
 

What Goodstart can offer you:

• Receive at least 7% above the award rate
• 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

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. We encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email alapworth@goodstart.org.au

If you are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and would like 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: CRANBROOK, TOWNSVILLE || QLD || Australia (AU) || | SF:LI || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time