Role: Centre Director

Location: 41 Best Road, SEVEN HILLS, 2147, NSW

Centre:  Goodstart Seven Hills  

Employment Type: Full Time fixed term role (till Jan 2026)

Pay: $47 - $65 per hour plus super

• 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 

Goodstart Seven Hills:

Goodstart Seven Hills is located in a residential area close to the local primary schools as well as shops and community amenities. We pride ourselves on delivering an individualised educational program for all children in our care from the Nursery to the Kindergarten / Preschool. The program is based on children's interests and needs and is prepared on a weekly basis, in line with the Early Years’ Learning Framework

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

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