Role: Assistant Director

Location: Moulden, NT 0830

Centre: Goodstart Moulden – Temple Terrace

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay:  $43.55 - $66.09 p/h (Depending on qualification & experience) + NT Allowance + Super

• 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 Moulden – Temple Terrace, 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 Moulden – Temple Terrace

Goodstart Moulden – Temple Terrace is a 73-place centre who is on a look out for an Assistant Director. Offering a welcoming and stimulating learning environment for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years old. Our 73-place centre blends natural and manmade play spaces designed to foster environmental awareness, curiosity, and creativity.

We are a Meeting-rated service as assessed by ACECQA, reflecting our commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality care and education in line with the National Quality Standard.

• Seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Assistant Director to join our team and take a hands-on leadership role, specifically in our Nursery Room (0–2 years).
• Work closely with the Centre Director to oversee daily operations and Early Childhood Professionals support.
• As a Lead in the Nursey Room, you’ll receive 2.5 – 3 hours a week of programming time for curriculum with the support of other team members in the room.
• Assistant Director time off the floor of dedicated 2 hours a week for administrative and leadership tasks.
• Team Collaboration - Share the workload and foster a positive, supportive team culture.
• Be a Role Model - Demonstrate excellence in practice, setting standards for others to follow.
• A passion for fostering meaningful relationships with children, families, and educators

If you’re a passionate Early Childhood Teacher ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply for this exciting Assistant Director opportunity. We’re looking for more than just experience—we’re seeking someone who leads by example, inspires their team, and brings warmth, confidence, and clarity to every interaction. If you excel in problem-solving, communicate openly, support inclusive practices, and thrive in a leadership role on the floor, we’d love to welcome you to our dedicated and nurturing team.

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

🏋 Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price

💳 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.

You’ll need:

• Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
• Current NT Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
• Northern Territory – Registration not required (non-mandated)

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.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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