Role: Centre Director

Location: Doncaster, VIC

Centre: Goodstart Doncaster East  – Exceeding NQS!

Employment Type: Full Time – 38 hours per week – Permanent  

• Use your experience in early learning to manage and develop your own centre, guiding the next generation of educators! 
• Competitive pay – 12% above award + childcare discount + salary packaging available.
• Work for Australia’s largest early learning Not-for-Profit

Are you an experienced early learning professional ready to elevate your career, refine your leadership skills, and drive a thriving business? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As a Centre Director at Goodstart, you’ll be at the heart of our leadership team, playing a pivotal role in supporting and developing the Teachers and Educators in your centre. You'll build strong, meaningful relationships with children, families, and communities, fully embracing the profound impact of your role in their lives.

In this role, you will: 

• Deliver our bespoke learning program developed in collaboration with global leaders in pedagogical practice.
• Build and encourage a talented team of early learning professionals, sharing your knowledge and contributing to a culture of reflective practice and ongoing improvement
• Work with your team to plan for the future of your centre, building the attendance pipeline and maintaining a revenue-generating business 

About Goodstart Doncaster East

• Lead a high performing team – centre achieved Exceeding in latest A+R, help us continue the journey to excellence
• 74 place centre – high occupancy centre with waitlist
• Long tenure team of experienced and dedicated Early Childhood Professionals
• Located close to both shops and schools, close to public transport links bus stop and approximately five minutes away in the Pines Shopping Centre.

What Goodstart can offer you:

• We truly value you – that’s why we pay more. At Goodstart, Centre Directors get at least 12% above the award rate
• Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 6 weeks paid parental
• Tax benefits through salary packaging
• Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career 
• Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year 
• Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance  
• First Nations and Cultural leave
• Retail discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology
• Uniform allowance and employee referral program
• Security and stability - as Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families

You’ll need:

• A Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or working towards)
• Experience with leading a team and managing change within Early Education
• Experience in delivering integrated early childhood services in areas of disadvantage
• Proven commercial acumen with financial and operational performance management

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 VIC/Tas Talent Acquisition Partner Charlotte on 0396489815 or via email coloughlin2@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: DONCASTER EAST, MELBOURNE || VIC || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time