Role: Assistant Director

Location: North Sydney

Centre: Goodstart North Sydney – West Street

Employment Type: Permanent, Fulltime

Pay: $38.12 - $59.13 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 North Sydney – West Street 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 North Sydney – West Street

Imagine leading a team of passionate educators in a vibrant early childhood setting nestled in the heart of North Sydney. Our Centre isn't just a workplace; it's a thriving community where young minds flourish and careers soar!

• Enjoy a Rostered Day Off (negotiable for Diploma-qualified educators)
• Dive into 2 hours of dedicated Professional Development weekly
• Find your perfect work-life balance with flexible shifts
• Unleash your creativity in our separate staff planning room
• Four well-resourced rooms, each buzzing with potential and possibility
• Two expansive, state-of-the-art playgrounds
• Open 7:30am – 6pm Monday to Friday  
• Located in North Sydney, close to Sydney’s CBD
• On a quite street, tree lined, near a Library and Police Station
• Centre is easily accessible with Public Transport, Buses and Trains

Your role will be pivotal in shaping the future of early childhood education in this thriving community.

Don't miss this chance to be part of something extraordinary. Join us at Goodstart North Sydney - West Street, where every day brings new adventures and opportunities to make a lasting impact on young lives!
 

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 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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