Assistant Director

2 days ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Goodstart Early Learning Full time
Overview

Role: Assistant Director

Location: Alfredton - VIC

Centre: Goodstart Alfredton

Employment Type: 12 Month mat cover fixed term contract

Pay: $ $66.06 per hour (DOE & Qual) + Super + Benefits

Work for Australia's largest early learning Not-for-Profit.

Responsibilities
  • Use your experience in early learning and work alongside our Centre Director to support our centre and team
  • 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
What Goodstart Can Offer You
  • 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)
  • Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
  • 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.

Have a question? Contact Talent Acquisition Partner Charlotte on or via email

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email

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.

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.

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

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