Role: Assistant Director

Location: Southern Suburbs of Brisbane

Centre: Goodstart Slacks Creek

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Pay: Above Award Wages + Super + Benefits
 

• 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 Beaudesert, Brisbane 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

Join our Leadership Team as an Assistant Director

• Conveniently located near the corner of Kingston and Park Roads, offering easy access while maintaining a peaceful and secure environment.
• Close to local schools, shops, and public transport, making it a convenient choice for families.

• Large shaded playgrounds that feature both natural and manmade elements, providing:

1. Mud digging patch
2. Outdoor kitchen
3. Bike track
4. Construction area
5. Plenty of space for running, exploring, and discovery

• Highly qualified and passionate educators committed to creating a nurturing, safe, and loving environment for all children.
• Inclusive and age-appropriate programs tailored to each child’s individual interests and developmental needs.
• Play-based curriculum aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework and Queensland Kindergarten Guidelines.
• Use of the Storypark platform to document children’s learning, track their development, and enhance communication with families.
• Strong community engagement through participation in local activities and events, and inviting community members to share their culture, knowledge, and talents.
• Celebration of diversity through special events like Christmas, ANZAC Day, NAIDOC Week, Children’s Week, as well as cultural days such as Australia Day, Waitangi Day, and Chinese New Year.
• Opportunities for children, families, and educators to share their cultures, fostering strong relationships and community connections.

What Goodstart can offer you:

• Receive at least 7% above the award rate
• 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

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. 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 alapworth@goodstart.org.au

If you are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and would like further information and support, email deadlycareers@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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