Centre Director

3 weeks ago


Albury City Council, Australia Goodstart Early Learning Full time

Pay: $57.08 - $68.53 per hour, based on experience 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.

About Goodstart Lavington:

- Our welcoming centre caters for up to 90 children across our Nursery, Toddler and Preschool rooms. With a homelike feel, it’s a place where both children and educators feel comfortable and supported.

- Goodstart Early Learning Lavington Central is located in the beautiful surroundings of Albury Wodonga

- At our service, we strive to achieve the highest possible quality of care by providing a variety of detailed and aesthetically pleasing activities for children aged six weeks through to six years. Goodstart Lavington has been part of the local community for more than 15 years.

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

WhatGoodstart 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

- 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

You’ll need:

- A Diploma or Bachelor's 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? ContactAngefrom our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via emailamorrall@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: LAVINGTON, ALBURY||NSW|| Australia (AU) || | || Bachelor (ECT) 3yr || Full-Time

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