Assistant Director

6 months ago


New Lambton, Australia Goodstart Early Learning Full time

**Role**: Assistant Director

**Location**: New Lambton

**Centre**: Goodstart New Lambton

**Employment Type**: Full-Time (12mth Maternity leave coverage with extension possible)

**Pay**: $36.74 - $56.99

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 New Lambton, 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 New Lambton

Join the vibrant team at Goodstart New Lambton, nestled in a peaceful residential neighbourhood yet conveniently close to local shops, schools, and community amenities. Just a five-minute drive from The John Hunter Hospital and ten minutes from Newcastle CBD, our centre is also within walking distance of local primary schools.

At Goodstart New Lambton, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative environment and actively inviting family input and feedback. Our educators are dedicated to building solid and lasting partnerships with children and their families through our key educator approach.

We create engaging programs for children each day, using the Early Years Learning Framework as our foundation. We celebrate and incorporate the diverse cultures, interests, needs, and abilities of our children and families, tailoring our programs to meet the unique needs of every child in our care. Join us and be a part of a community that values connection, creativity, and personalised learning

**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 an even greater work life balance

First Nations Support and Cultural Leave

Retail and childcare 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

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.

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