▷ [Urgent] Assistant Director

2 weeks ago

Newcastle, Australia Goodstart Early Learning Full time

Overview

Location: Gateshead – Postcode 2290 – NSW

Centre: Goodstart Gateshead

Pay: $42.91 to $ 44.42 per hour plus Super

Are you an experienced early learning professional who’s ready to take their career to the next level, honing leadership skills and helping to build a successful business?

Responsibilities

- 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 Gateshead

Fantastic opportunity at Goodstart Gateshead where we pride ourselves on fostering an environment of inclusion and support.

Goodstart Gateshead is an 86 place centre located close to Lake Macquarie and Charlestown, close to public transport and local shops. Our collaborative work culture means educators, caregivers, and support staff communicating openly, sharing insights, and working together to create a nurturing environment where young children feel safe, engaged, and encouraged to explore.

The centre is Rated Meeting National Quality Standards.

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
- 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

- Diploma in early childhood education
- Hold a current NSW Working with Children Check, or be willing to obtain one
- 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 encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or email our Talent Acquisition Partner Lisa Dobson at ldobson1@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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We are an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage applicants from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities to apply.

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