Leadership Director Position

Director Leadership Opportunity

This is a senior leadership role that requires an experienced professional to lead and motivate their team.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving continuous improvement in all aspects of centre operation, extending their network of relationships with children, families, and educators, and establishing respectful and reciprocal relationships with families and engaging in networks within the centre's local community.

The Director will be responsible for supporting the Centre Director in leading the team to provide high-quality early learning and care, mentoring and building capabilities within the centre team, and being responsible for the overall management of the centre in the Centre Director's absence.

The successful candidate will use and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide and have previous experience in a similar role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Centre Director in the leadership of the team
• 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

What We Offer:

We are an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We support and encourage individual growth and strong teams that are made up of many different cultures and backgrounds.

We are deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel connected and a strong sense of belonging.

By weaving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives through all that we do, we aim to build knowledge and a deeper understanding of our First Nations People and culture for all in our team.

About Us:

Goodstart exists for children, not profit. At Goodstart, we're all about laying the foundation for better lives through amazing early learning experiences, and we know that we can't do that without great people. From our centre directors to centre teams, we work together to make a real difference for children in those crucial early years.

Safety, health, and wellbeing are more than just words to us, they are a personal commitment and a promise we make to our children, our families, and each other every day.

Meet your team

Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Nollamara is a community-based long day care service situated along Flinders Street in Nollamara. We are in close proximity to a great range of public recreation areas and reserves, and we are centrally located near the local primary schools.

We are a three-room centre boasting large spacious indoor learning environments and lots of natural light. We have a passion for natural elements within our learning environment, including both indoor and outdoor spaces.

At Goodstart Nollamara, we pride ourselves on being a family-friendly centre, focused on providing a warm, loving, and inviting environment for all of our children and families.

We endeavour to ensure children are being encouraged to learn new skills and strengthen abilities through our weekly curriculum.

Our centre was assessed by ACECQA, and we received an overall rating of 'Exceeding'. This process is a National Framework, which rates all childcare centres across Australia against the National Quality Standards.

How You Will Make a Difference:

As the Assistant Director at Goodstart Nollamara, you will use your experience and leadership qualities to engage and motivate your centre team to drive continuous improvement in all aspects across centre operation and extend your network of relationships with children, families, and educators.

You will work in collaboration with your centre leadership team to establish respectful and reciprocal relationships with families and engage in networks within the centre's local community.

Qualifications and Skills:

The ideal candidate will have a Diploma or Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, as well as significant experience in a leadership role within a childcare centre.

They will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with staff, families, and the broader community.

They will also have a strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and the ability to implement the Goodstart Practice Guide.