Assistant Director

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

- 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 Bondi Junction – Oxford Street West 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

- Situated inside Westfield Bondi Junction, offering convenient access to shops, cafes, and services.

- Discounted onsite parking available for employees.

- Work alongside a team of long‑term educators who bring stability and experience.

- Be part of a supportive cluster of three centres with strong partnerships and shared resources.

- Enjoy a structured leadership role with opportunities for growth and development.

About the Role:

- Lead the Nursery Room team with passion and purpose.

- Step into the Assistant Director role with 2 hours of allocated off‑the‑floor time weekly for AD duties.

Who This Role Suits:

- A Room Leader ready to grow into a leadership position.

- An experienced Assistant Director seeking a fresh opportunity.

- A Centre Director looking to transition from higher management into a more hands‑on, supportive leadership role.

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

- Fitness Passport – access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price

- 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

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 Katya from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email ereshetnikov@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

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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