Role: Assistant Director

Location: North Sydney

Centre: Goodstart North Sydney - Berry Street

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay: $38.12 - $59.13

• 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 a seasoned early learning professional looking to elevate your career, refine your leadership skills, and play a key role in a successful organization? We have an exciting opportunity that might be perfect for you.

As the Assistant Director at Goodstart North Sydney - Berry Street, you will utilize your expertise and leadership abilities to inspire and motivate your centre team, driving ongoing improvement in all aspects of centre operations. You will work closely with our committed leadership team, build respectful and reciprocal relationships with families, and actively engage with 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 North Sydney - Berry Street:

Goodstart North Sydney - Berry Street is a 88 place service conveniently located in the heart of North Sydney on the corner of Pacific Hwy and Berry Street, we are within walking distance to Greenwood Plaza, North Sydney Library, Schools, Business Parks and Public Transport. 

At Goodstart North Sydney - Berry Street, we believe in fostering a love of learning from an early age. Our curriculum is designed to cater to each child's individual needs, promoting cognitive, social, and emotional development through play-based learning activities.

Our team of experienced and dedicated educators are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment for children. With a focus on building strong, positive relationships, we go out of our way to see your child feel valued and supported every day.

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 an 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.

Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email recruitment@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: NORTH SYDNEY, SYDNEY || NSW || Australia (AU) || | SF:00 || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time