Role: Assistant Director

Location: 12 Wood Street, WOODEND, 3442, VIC

Centre: Goodstart Woodend

Employment Type: Full Time/Permanent 

Pay: $40.65 - $41.98 p/h + super

• Use your experience in early learning to manage and develop your own centre, guiding the next generation of educators  

• Competitive pay – 7% above award + 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 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 Woodend:

• Established 60 place centre located within the picturesque township of Woodend, near to the Woodend train station
• Our centre is welcoming and boasts rustic country charm, with wildlife often spotted outside
• Children enjoy weekly music and dance classes and community-based excursions and incursions
• Benefit from working with a supportive team and long-standing Centre Director
• Working in a float position, mentor and build capabilities mentor within the centre team by providing hands-on support, sharing best practice, and fostering professional growth

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
• Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
• Paid professional development
• Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
• Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance  
• 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.

You will need 

• Diploma of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
• Current VIC Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
• Holds a current Police Check or is willing to obtain one upon request
• Substantial experience as a Senior Educator or in a similar role

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 strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

 Have a question? Contact Metty from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email mganhewage@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.

Posting Notes: WOODEND || VIC || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time