Assistant Director

**Role**: Assistant Director
**Location**: Marsden Park, NSW
**Centre**: Goodstart Elara - Harvest Street
**Employment Type**: Fixed - Term, Fulltime
**Pay**: $38.12 - $59.13 p/h
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 Elara - Harvest 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 Elara - Harvest Street**:
Discover an exceptional opportunity at our purpose-built Centre located in the vibrant Elara Village Shopping Centre. This state-of-the-art facility features eight expansive learning spaces designed to foster creativity and exploration.
Fixed-term, December 2024 - November 2025
Full-time position with a Rostered Day Off (RDO) for Early Childhood Teachers.
Encouragement for both Diploma holders and ECTs to apply.
An on-the-floor role that offers full visibility across the Centre.
Two hours of dedicated professional development each week to enhance your skills.
A six-monthly roster that supports your future planning.
A service capacity of 121 children.
A separate staff planning room for collaboration and creativity.
Convenient access to local amenities, including Coles, medical centres, and a variety of takeaway options right at your doorstep.
Onsite parking available for your convenience.
Join us in creating an enriching environment where children thrive and educators flourish
**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 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**:
A Diploma or bachelor’s 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
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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