Role: Centre Director 

Location: 201 Argent Rd, Penfield SA 5121 

Centre: Goodstart Early Learning Penfield

Employment Type: Full Time | 38 Hours Per Week 

Pay: $56.21 p/h  - $ 57.50 p/h | Depending on experience | + Super + Benefits 

• Use your experience in early learning to manage and develop your own centre, guiding the next generation of educators  

• Competitive pay – 12% above award + childcare discount + salary packaging available 

• Work for Australia’s largest early learning Not-for-Profit 

 
Are you an experienced early learning professional ready to elevate your career, refine your leadership skills, and drive a thriving business? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! 

As a Centre Director at Goodstart, you’ll be at the heart of our leadership team, playing a pivotal role in supporting and developing the Teachers and Educators in your centre. You'll build strong, meaningful relationships with children, families, and communities, fully embracing the profound impact of your role in their lives. 

In this role, you will:  

• Deliver our bespoke learning program developed in collaboration with global leaders in pedagogical practice 

• Build and encourage a talented team of early learning professionals, sharing your knowledge and contributing to a culture of reflective practice and ongoing improvement 

• Work with your team to plan for the future of your centre, building the attendance pipeline and maintaining a revenue-generating business  

About Goodstart Penfield: 

• Seeking an exceptional and experienced Centre Director - A&R experience is a MUST. They need to know what quality looks like and how to lead and be present with their team.

• We are searching for a leader that can transform a Working Toward rating to a Meeting or Exceeding service by the end of the year

• Located just 5 minutes outside of Elizabeth in a fast growing area - located just behind the RAAF base

• Our purpose built, 85 place centre that is currently 80% occupied 

• We are an interactive & experience-based centre (12 acres of Land) 

• We are also lucky to have a variety of native animals on our doorstep which we often see when exploring our HUGE property 

• Children in our centre have the opportunity to experience other cultures within the centre and local community to encourage a strong sense of inclusion and acceptance

• We are looking for a leader who can continue to source and build strong connections within the community

What Goodstart can offer you: 

• At least 12% 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 discounts on insurance, travel and technology 

• Uniform allowance and employee referral program 

You’ll need: 

• A Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or working towards) 

• 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.