Role: Assistant Director

Location: Bayside & Eastern Suburbs Brisbane

Centre: Goodstart Thorneside

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 Springfield Lakes, 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

About Goodstart Thorneside

• High-Quality Care: Our centre is dedicated to providing high-quality care for children aged from six weeks to five years. We understand the importance of early learning in a child's life and are committed to nurturing their growth.
• Passionate Educators: Our educators are deeply passionate about early learning and are devoted to ensuring that each child feels welcomed and supported in our center. We work closely with local support services to provide ongoing assistance to our families.
• Learning Framework: All our rooms are thoughtfully set up in accordance with an Early Years Learning Framework, offering sensory and play-based learning opportunities. Colorful and stimulating environments encourage children to grow and develop while preparing them for the transition to school.
• Effective Communication: We prioritise open and clear communication with parents and families through our Storypark platform, family nights, and emailed newsletters. This enables us to tailor programs to each child's unique needs, interests, and strengths, as well as embrace the cultural diversity in our centre.
• Outdoor Exploration: Our age-appropriate outdoor play spaces and equipment foster children's awareness of their surroundings and the environment's importance. They enjoy our wooden cubby house, bike track, and gardens, where they actively participate in caring for plants.
• Community Engagement: We highly value community involvement and offer a dedicated community room along with a community pantry, clothes, and toy swap. Through visits to the centre and participation in various events and activities, we enrich the learning experience for our children.
• Dedicated Music Room: Our facility boasts a dedicated music room where children engage in small group music experiences, enhancing their creativity and love for music.

Goodstart Thorneside is not just a child care center; it's a warm and enriching community where children can learn, explore, and thrive while embracing the values of diversity, sustainability, and quality early education. We would love for you to come and join our Team!

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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Posting Notes: THORNESIDE, BRISBANE || QLD || Australia (AU) || | SF:LI || Bachelor (ECT) 4yr || Full-Time