Role: Assistant Director 

Location: Labrador, Gold Coast Region 

Centre:  Goodstart Labrador – Gordon Street

Employment Type:  Full Time / 38hrs per week / 12 month Fixed Term Contract to cover MAT Leave starting on the 23rd April 2026

Pay:  $42.38ph - $68.53ph 

• 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 Labrador – Gordon Street

• 🌟 Prime Location – Located directly across the road from Labrador State School (voted Best State School in Australia), our centre is perfectly positioned near Norm Rix Park and just up the hill from Harley Park. Enjoy the convenience of Little T’s Coffee Shop nearby, with Labrador Park and Biggera Waters Shopping Centres only five minutes away.
• 🚶‍♀️ Easy Access – Public transport is a breeze with bus stops conveniently located on Government Road and Gordon Street.
• 🚗 Free Onsite Parking – Start and finish your day stress-free with free staff parking available on-site.
• 👩‍👩‍👧‍👧 Supportive & Fun Team – Join a welcoming, collaborative team that values positivity and inclusivity. We enjoy regular team-bonding events, paid team meetings, and benefit from additional programming and support hours each week.
• 🏡 Our Centre – A warm and close-knit 50-place centre offering three engaging learning environments: Toddlers, Pre-Kindy and Kindergarten. All meals and essentials such as nappies, wipes, and sunscreen are provided, making daily routines easier for families and educators alike.
• 💖 Experienced Leadership – Be supported by a passionate Centre Director with 29 years of early childhood experience, committed to mentoring and empowering her team. Our Educational Leader brings extensive experience and works closely with the leadership team to support excellence and positive outcomes for children.
• 🌍 Our Culture – We proudly celebrate diversity and inclusion, with team members and families from New Zealand, India, Pakistan, China, Japan, African nations, and First Nations communities. Our centre reflects a rich cultural mix, with languages including Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Punjabi, Japanese, Greek, and more creating a vibrant, respectful, and inclusive learning environment where everyone belongs.
• 🧸 Our Centre Vision – “A place where every child feels safe, loved, and free to become who they are meant to be.”

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 

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