Role: Assistant Director

Location: Mardi, NSW 2259

Centre: Goodstart Woodbury Park

Employment Type: Permanent, Full time

Pay:  $41.47 - $42.35 p/h + Super

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• 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 Woodbury Park, 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 Woodbury Park

Join Goodstart Woodbury Park as an Assistant Director and be part of a vibrant community in the heart of Mardi, right across from Westfield Tuggerah. Our centre is a haven for children aged six weeks to six years, featuring three thoughtfully designed indoor learning spaces.

In this role, you'll collaborate with a passionate team of educators to craft meaningful nature play experiences for children while supporting the Centre Director in day-to-day operations.

• Inspire and lead in a 51-place centre, fostering strong community connections.
• Mentor and guide a diverse team of 21 Early Childhood Professionals.
• Flexible working hours from 6am – 6pm.
• Collaborative leadership that values equality and fosters a supportive environment where every team member feels empowered and respected.

If you're an enthusiastic leader who values collaboration, thrives in a dynamic, nature-based setting, and is eager to make a lasting impact on young lives, we’d love to hear from you!

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

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 Salena Vo from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email svo@goodstart.com.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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