
Centre Director Job Details
24 hours ago
Role: Centre Director
Location: Ballarat – VIC
Centre: Goodstart Alfredton
Employment Type: Full Time
Pay: $53.54 - $73.01 P/h (DOE and Qualification)
- Use your experience in early learning to manage and develop your own centre, guiding the next generation of educators
- Competitive pay – 12% above award + childcare discount + salary packaging available
- Work for Australia's largest early learning Not-for-Profit
Are you an experienced early learning professional ready to elevate your career, refine your leadership skills, and drive a thriving business? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you
As a Centre Director at Goodstart, you'll be at the heart of our leadership team, playing a pivotal role in supporting and developing the Teachers and Educators in your centre. You'll build strong, meaningful relationships with children, families, and communities, fully embracing the profound impact of your role in their lives.
In this role, you will:
- 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
About Goodstart Alfredton
- 95 Place Centre
- Funded three and four year-old kindergarten program
- Make an impact where it truly matters
- Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of Ballarat – a vibrant regional city offering affordable living, thriving arts and café culture, excellent schools, and easy access to Melbourne (just over an hour by train).
- Relocation support may be available to eligible candidates
What Goodstart can offer you:
- 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
- T wo 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
You'll need:
- 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
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 Charlotte from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via emailcoloughlin2@goodstart.org.au
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 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: ALFREDTON, BALLARAT||VIC || Australia (AU) || | SF:LI || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time
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