As the Assistant Director at Goodstart Flora Hill 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.

About Goodstart Goodstart Flora Hill:

• We are a 70-place purpose-built centre located in central Bendigo
• Our centre is on the lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung people and we embed the culture and values of the Djaara people into our curriculum and environments
• We are highly engaged with families and local community, with many incursions and excursions occurring throughout the year
• Great culture within the centre e.g. Team Building Exercises, staff outings, regular professional development etc.
• Additional Assistant Director role - part time , 3 days per week, full time options may be available in the future

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

      📚 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 and childcare discounts on insurance, travel and technology

      👕Uniform allowance and employee referral program

You’ll need:

• A Diploma or bachelor’s in early childhood education
• Hold a current Working with Children Check, or be willing to obtain one
• Experience with leading and managing change within early education (will consider candidates with Room Leader experience)

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.

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. 

For more information contact VIC recruiter Melanie – 03 9648 9857 / msymonds@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: FLORA HILL, BENDIGO || VIC || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Part-Time