Assistant Director

**Role**: Assistant Director
**Location**: Hackham, Adelaide SA 5163
**Centre**: Goodstart Onkaparinga Rise
**Employment Type**: Full-time, Permanent
**Pay**: $40.65 - $66.09 p/h (Depending on qualification & experience) + Super
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 Onkaparinga Rise, 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 Onkaparinga Rise
Are you a passionate early childhood leader ready to make a meaningful contribution across all age groups? We’re seeking a dynamic Assistant Director for our well-established 65-place centre in Goodstart Onkaparinga Rise, offering a unique opportunity to support and uplift our team in a floating position.
Step into a flexible, hands-on leadership role, supporting educators across all rooms — from Nursery to Kindergarten — and helping to ensure consistent, high-quality care and learning for every child.
Work full-time within centre operating hours, Monday to Friday, 6:30am - 6:30pm.
Join a centre with a strong reputation, 83.4% occupancy year to date, and proudly rated Meeting National Quality Standard.
Located on Penney’s Hill Road, just off Main South Road — close to schools, shops, and public transport, making daily routines easier for families and staff.
Collaborate with an experienced and passionate Centre Director, who has worked in the sector since 2003 and is deeply committed to delivering high-quality care, championing professional development, and building strong, passionate teams of educators.
**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
Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
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 and childcare 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**:
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) or a Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
Current SA Working with Children Check
Willing to undergo a Police Check
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.
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