Role: Assistant Director

Location: New Lambton, NSW

Centre: Goodstart New Lambton

Employment Type: Temporary - Fulltime, Fixed-term 

Pay: $38.12 - $39.46 p/h

• 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 New Lambton, 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 New Lambton:

Located in the peaceful yet central suburb of New Lambton, just a quick 5-minute drive from John Hunter Hospital, Goodstart New Lambton is perfectly placed for convenience. We're close to local primary schools and have great cafes nearby, ideal for a coffee run! Our small, close-knit team of 10 passionate Early Childhood Professionals are dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming, and diverse environment where both staff and children thrive.
 

• Temporary, fixed-term position until August 2025
• Enjoy a Rostered Day Off (RDO) for that perfect work-life balance
• A flexible floating role to support the needs of our Centre
• 2 hours each week dedicated to your Professional Development as an Assistant Director
• Rotating roster, giving you variety, with shifts between 6:30am – 6pm
• Work in a small, close-knit 43-place Centre with just 3 rooms, making it the perfect space to truly connect with the children and your 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

💳 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:

• A Diploma or bachelor’s in early childhood education
• Hold a current NSW Working with Children Check, or be willing to obtain one
• Experience with leading and managing change within education, health or community services
• Experience in delivering integrated early childhood services in areas of disadvantage
• Proven commercial acumen with financial and operational performance management

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 encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. 

Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or email our Talent Acquisition Partner, Salena Vo on 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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Posting Notes: NEW LAMBTON, NEWCASTLE || NSW || Australia (AU) || | SF:00 || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time