Role: Assistant Director 

Location: East Brisbane 

Centre:  Goodstart East Brisbane

Employment Type:  Full Time / 38hrs per week / 2hrs non contact time / Friday's 5hrs in the Kitchen / Supporting Lunch Covers

Pay:  $40.65ph - $66.09ph

• 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 <centre name>, 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 team at Goodstart East Brisbane!

• 🌟 Prime Location – Conveniently located just 10 minutes from Brisbane City and only minutes from the Gabba, we are nestled in the quiet, desirable suburb of East Brisbane. Surrounded by beautiful heritage homes, our centre is a lovingly converted character Queenslander with outdoor spaces thoughtfully designed to support children’s development and their natural desire to explore and play. Our playgrounds feature mature trees that provide natural shade for the children. We have three separate playgrounds, including one that is private and exclusively for the nursery room.
• 🚶‍♀️ Easy Access: With bus stops on Mowbray Terrace and also Vulture Street and Stanley Street, Coorparoo Train station is also only a short walk from the centre making commuting a breeze for those who prefer public transport.
• 🏡 Our Centre – We are a 76 -place centre where children explore a world of learning in 5 rooms, nursery, Toddlers (under 2’s who often combine and collaborate together, Senior Toddlers 2-3yrs with access to a large spacious yard with beautiful age-old tree to sit under and engage with the children
• 💖 Experienced Leadership – Be guided by our passionate Centre Director, who brings over 17 years of rich experience in early childhood education. She is deeply committed to nurturing a supportive and collaborative environment where every team member feels inspired, valued, and empowered to grow. Her leadership style focuses on mentorship and encouragement, ensuring that our educators have the confidence and resources to deliver the highest quality care and learning experiences for the children. Joining our team means becoming part of a widely diverse community dedicated to continuous learning and professional development, where your passion for early childhood education will truly flourish.
• 🌍 Our Culture - Celebrate the beauty of diversity with us! We embrace a global mix of cultures, from Hindi, Chinese, Cantonese, Mandarin, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Samoan, Papua New Guinean while exploring  First Nations, along with Auslan and beyond, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is respected and valued. Our diverse cultural community speaks a wide range of languages creating a rich and vibrant learning environment. Join a community where belonging and mutual respect shine!
• 🧸 Our centre vision – “Our vision “Where your Learning Journey is just beginning”

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 Chris on 1800 222 543 or via email cadams7@goodstart.org.au

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.  For 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: EAST BRISBANE, BRISBANE || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time