Role: Centre Director

Location: Shepparton - VIC 

Centre: Goodstart Shepparton Archer Street

Employment Type: 30-38 hours per week – Permanent 

Pay: $47.49- $65.27 Per hour + 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.

About Goodstart Shepparton Archer Street

• Multi-cultural team of dedicated Early Childhood Professionals
• 88 place, 5 room centre with high occupancy
• Local Sister centre for networking, support and development
• Established supporting Centre Leadership Team – Assistant Director, Educational Leader

What Goodstart can offer you:

• We truly value you – that’s why we pay more. At Goodstart, Centre Directors get at least 12% above the award rates - $47.49- $65.27 Per hour + Super + Benefits 
• 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 - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career 
• Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
• Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance  
• Retail discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology
• Uniform allowance and employee referral program
• Security and stability - as Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families

You’ll need:

• A Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or working towards)
• Experience with leading a team and managing change within Early Education
• 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.

Have a question? Contact VIC/Tas Talent Acquisition Partner Charlotte on 03 9648 9815  or via email coloughlin2@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: SHEPPARTON || VIC || Australia (AU) || | SF:LI || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time