Role:  Assistant Director
Location:  Brisbane CBD & Inner Suburbs of Brisbane
Centre: Goodstart Kedron
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
Pay: Above Award Wages + Super + Benefits

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• Use your experience in early learning and work alongside our Centre Director to support our centre and team
• Competitive pay well 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 Kedron 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 Kedron

Goodstart Kedron, housed in a charming, converted church building, boasts warm, nurturing, and highly skilled staff dedicated to meeting every child's needs. With rooms for Nursery, Toddlers, Toddler 2, and Kindergarten, we provide nutritious morning and afternoon tea and supply nappies for the youngest. Our centre, conveniently located next to Kedron State School, offers child-initiated programs based on the Early Years Learning Framework and Emergent Curriculum, delivered by passionate and enthusiastic educators. We enjoy cooking with children and hosting fun dress-up days. Visit us to meet our friendly team and see how we create a fulfilling, developmentally appropriate early education experience for future success.  

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 well-being 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. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

Have a question? Contact Anita of our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email alapworth@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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