Assistant Director | Goodstart Shailer Park | $35-40/hr plus Super | Southern Suburbs & Logan Brisbane

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Our role: As the Assistant Director at Goodstart Shailer Park , 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. 

• 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

Our Centre Philosophy: At Goodstart Shailer Park, we believe in the power of play and nature to foster children's development. Our centre is a place where children can explore, take healthy risks, and grow in a nurturing environment. We are committed to providing a natural childhood experience, where children can climb trees, play in puddles, and engage in creative, unstructured play.

With 75 placements across five rooms, our centre is built on values that shape our approach to early childhood education:

🌿 Play & Nature – Outdoor play is at the heart of our philosophy. We provide a rich environment where children engage with nature daily, fostering independence, confidence, and curiosity.

🌏 Respect for Diversity – We celebrate the diverse backgrounds of our staff, children, and families, creating a welcoming and inclusive space. With deep respect for First Nations Peoples, we embed their cultures and traditions into our learning practices.

❤️ Secure Relationships – Through the Key Educator Approach, we prioritise strong, trusting connections to support children’s emotional, cognitive, and social development.

♻️ Sustainability – We instil a love for nature and the importance of caring for the environment, embedding sustainable practices into our daily routines.

📚 Professional Growth – Our educators engage in continuous learning, critical reflection, and collaboration to ensure the highest quality education and care.

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 discounts on insurance, travel and technology
• Uniform allowance and employee referral program

You’ll need:

• Diploma OR Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
• Current QLD Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification

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 0739182282 or via email vkundoorvala@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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