Assistant Director Job Details

Role: Assistant Director

Location: Magill SA

Centre: Goodstart Rostrevor

Employment Type: Full time – Fixed Term March 2025 for 6 months

Pay: Ranges from $39.28 to $40.41

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• 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 Rostrevor 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 Rostrevor:

• Full time fixed term role from March 2025 to September 2025
• Located on Moules Road and is a purpose-built childcare centre which provides much-needed care for local families.
• Featuring six large and spacious learning spaces over two levels with separate nursery sleep rooms, the centre provides a modern yet home-like naturally inspired environment.
• Our centre is licensed for 89 children and our early learning programs cater to each child's stage of development, from six weeks of age to Preschool-aged children.
• Our Centre Director Stella has been at Goodstart Rostrevor since it opened in January 2021, working alongside a strong group of highly skilled multicultural educators.
  

Why Join Us?
Team Spirit: Be part of a welcoming and supportive group that values collaboration and celebrates success together.

Grow with Us: Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills or take your career to the next level, we're here to help you thrive.
Full-Time Opportunity: A chance to fully dedicate your talents to a role where your expertise will truly make a difference.

We're looking for someone with Assistant Director experience who knows how to bring creativity, leadership, and a can-do attitude to the table. If you've got the skills and the passion, we've got the perfect set for you

Sound like you? Don't miss this opportunity to join a team that's as committed to your growth as you are. Apply today and let's do great things together

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

Have a question? Contact Fiona of our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email recruitment@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.