Assistant Director | Goodstart Darwin Airport | $39.28 - $40.41 + NT allowance + Super | All Darwin NT

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As the Assistant Director at Goodstart Darwin Airport, 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 Darwin Airport:

• Conveniently located near a major shopping complex, schools, and community services, making it easily accessible for families and educators.
• 75-place centre catering to children from 6 weeks to 5 years, with engaging programs tailored to each child’s strengths and interests.
• Assistant Director role requires flexibility for opening and closing shifts, working closely with the Centre Director to support daily operations.
• Strong focus on school readiness and child-centred, teacher-guided learning that nurtures each child holistically.
• Supportive team culture with a shared commitment to high-quality care and continuous improvement in early learning.

What Goodstart can offer you:

• 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

You’ll need:

• Diploma OR Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
• Current NT Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification

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 strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 0739182282 or via email vkundoorvala@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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