Centre Director

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Role: Centre Director
Location: 201 Argent Rd, Penfield SA 5121
Centre: Goodstart Early Learning Penfield
Employment Type: Full Time | 38 Hours Per Week
Pay: $56.21 p/h - $57.50 p/h | Depending on experience | + Super + Benefits

• Use your experience in early learning to manage and develop your own centre, guiding the next generation of educators
• Deliver our bespoke learning program developed in collaboration with global leaders in pedagogical practice
• Build and encourage a talented team of early learning professionals, sharing your knowledge and contributing to a culture of reflective practice and ongoing improvement
• Work with your team to plan for the future of your centre, building the attendance pipeline and maintaining a revenue-generating business

• Seeking an exceptional and experienced Centre Director - A&R experience is a MUST. They need to know what quality looks like and how to lead and be present with their team.
• We are searching for a leader that can transform a Working Toward rating to a Meeting or Exceeding service by the end of the year
• Located just 5 minutes outside of Elizabeth in a fast growing area - located just behind the RAAF base
• Our purpose built, 85 place centre that is currently 80% occupied
• We are an interactive & experience-based centre (12 acres of Land)
• We are also lucky to have a variety of native animals on our doorstep which we often see when exploring our HUGE property
• Children in our centre have the opportunity to experience other cultures within the centre and local community to encourage a strong sense of inclusion and acceptance
• We are looking for a leader who can continue to source and build strong connections within the community

• At least 12% above the award rate
• Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
• 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

• A Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or working towards)
• Experience with leading and managing change within education, health or community services
• Experience in delivering integrated early childhood services in areas of disadvantage
• Proven commercial acumen with financial and operational performance management

Click "Apply Now" and submit your application. We review applications as they are submitted and encourage you to apply as soon as possible for your best chance to progress.

Have a question? Contact Jessica Scanlon from our Talent Acquisition Team 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

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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