Centre Director

Overview

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.

Centre: Goodstart Morwell Central

Employment Type: Full Time/Permanent

Pay: $53.54 - $70 Per hour (Dependent on qualification and experience) + Super + Bonuses

Relocation support available to eligible caniddates - ask us for more information about relocating to Morwell.

Responsibilities

- 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 Morwell Central

- Lead a purpose-built, integrated early learning centre in partnership with the Department of Education and Our Place to support local children and families.

- Located in the beautiful Gippsland region, offering the perfect balance of a peaceful, regional lifestyle while staying well-connected to Melbourne.

- Modern 126-place centre, opened in 2020, conveniently located next to Morwell Central Primary School.

- Spacious, light-filled rooms designed to foster growth and learning, including three nursery rooms, two toddler rooms, and two kinder rooms.

- Diverse programs offered, including kindergarten, playgroup, and maternal child health services, providing holistic community support.

- Strong occupancy rates and growing waitlist.

- Receive dedicated support from a centre coach and a tailored induction program to ensure your success.

- Local Goodstart support, opportunities to collaborate and network with other Goodstart centres in the Morwell/Traralgon area.

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

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

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.

Posting Notes: MORWELL || VIC || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children/'s Services or equiv || Full-Time

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