Assistant Director

1 week ago

Carrum Downs, Australia Goodstart Early Learning Full time

**Role**: Assistant Director
**Location**: 4-6 Arcadia Street, CARRUM DOWNS, 3201, VIC
**Centre**: Goodstart Carrum Downs Arcadia Street - EXCEEDING CENTRE
**Employment Type**: Full Time/Permanent
**Pay**: Competitive pay at least 7% above award + super + a range of benefits including childcare discount
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 Carrum Downs Arcadia Street 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
**About Goodstart Carrum Downs Arcadia Street**:
We are a small, homely 56 place centre located in a quiet residential area, close to public transport, and with ample staff parking available
You will be joining an enthusiastic team that enjoys working together
Our rooms are small with a maximum on 17 children
We strive to be a family and community orientated centre offering extra curriculum activities such as incursions for all age groups, weekly walks and various celebrations
**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
Paid professional development
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
If you have previous experience as an Assistant Director or in a centre leadership position, or similar, then we’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.
**You’ll need**:
A Diploma or bachelor’s in early childhood education
Hold a current 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
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.
**Posting Notes**: CARRUM DOWNS, MELBOURNE || VIC || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time

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