Role: Assistant Director 

Location: Jindalee, Brisbane South Region 

Centre:  Goodstart Jindalee

Employment Type:  Full Time / 38hrs per week / Assistant Director hours include 2 hours off-the-floor each week.

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 Jindalee, 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 Jindalee!

• 🌟 Prime Location – Enjoy convenience with a café just a 10-minute walk away, plus a gym, sushi, and bakery only a short drive from the centre. Mount Ommaney Shopping Centre is a 10-minute drive, and DFO is just 7 minutes away.
• 🚶‍♀️ Easy Access – Several bus stops are located within 100 metres, and the Centenary Highway is only a short drive, making commuting simple and stress-free.
• 🚗 Free Onsite Parking – Plenty of free street parking is available for our team.
• 👩‍👩‍👧‍👧 Supportive & Fun Team – Join a vibrant, welcoming team that values collaboration, positivity, and inclusivity. Our long-serving educators (ranging from 1 to 8 years at the centre) reflect our culture of stability and support. Our Centre Director has been with Goodstart for 10 years. The centre was fully refurbished following the 2022 floods. Assistant Director hours include 2 hours off-the-floor each week.
• 🏡 Our Centre – We are a 72-place centre featuring 5 dynamic learning rooms (2 Nursery rooms, 1 Toddler room, Kindy 1, and Kindergarten). Children enjoy an incredible outdoor environment with natural play spaces, banana and lemon trees, and ample shade from established trees.
• 💖 Experienced Leadership – Be supported by our passionate Centre Director, who brings 12 years of experience in early childhood education. She is committed to mentoring and empowering her team while respecting family needs and promoting work–life balance. Flexible working arrangements available.
• 🌍 Our Culture – We celebrate our rich cultural diversity, creating an inclusive environment where all children, families, and educators feel respected, valued, and supported.

• 🧸 Our Centre Vision – “To provide a home away from home, where children can dream, believe, and learn in a safe, nurturing, enriched environment among the trees, curlews, and nature in its finest form.”
   

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. 

YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/1fVHWhUYxoI 

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Posting Notes: JINDALEE, BRISBANE || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time