Assistant Director

**Role**: Assistant Director
**Location**: Brisbane CBD & Inner Suburbs
**Centre**: Goodstart Nundah
**Employment Type**: Permanent Full-Time
**Pay**: Above Award Wages + Super + Benefits
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 who’s ready to take their career to the next level, honing leadership skills and helping to build a successful business?
As the Assistant Director, 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. You will work in collaboration with your centre leadership team and establish respectful and reciprocal relationships with families and engage in networks within the centre’s local community.
**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
**Join Goodstart Early Learning Nundah as an Assistant Director**:
Are you a passionate and dedicated individual seeking a meaningful role in early childhood education? Consider the exciting opportunity to join Goodstart Early Learning Nundah as an Assistant Director.
**Convenient Location and Accessibility**: Located in Nundah, our child care center caters to children aged six weeks to five years. With a large on-site car park and ample on-street parking, families have convenient access. Public transport accessibility further enhances the ease of reaching our center.
**Nutritious Meals and On-Site Cook**: At Goodstart Nundah, we prioritise the well-being of our children. With an on-site cook, we provide fresh, healthy meals ranging from morning tea to a late afternoon snack. This ensures that children receive nourishing and balanced nutrition throughout their time at the center.
**Friendly and Dedicated Educators**: Our team of educators is known for their friendliness, helpfulness, and dedication to delivering the highest level of education and care. We believe in creating a supportive and nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
**Family Involvement and Tailored Learning Programs**: We value the input of families and actively encourage their involvement. This collaboration allows us to further individualise and tailor our learning programs to meet the unique needs of each child. Your contribution as an Assistant Director will play a crucial role in shaping these programs.
**Cultural Inclusion and Bicultural Support Service Program**: At Goodstart Nundah, we are committed to respecting the diversity of our communities. Our dedication to cultural inclusion in early childhood services is evident through our Bicultural Support Service Program. This program specifically addresses the needs of children and families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, ensuring an inclusive and supportive environment.
**Open Door Policy and Welcoming Atmosphere**: We maintain an open door policy, inviting both current and prospective parents to visit our center. This transparency reflects our commitment to fostering a welcoming atmosphere where families feel connected and engaged in their child's learning journey.
**What Goodstart can offer you**:
We truly value you - that’s why we pay more. At Goodstart, Assistant Directors get at least 7% above the award rate
Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 6 weeks paid parental leave
Tax benefits through salary packaging - a great way to pay for expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out
Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
Retail discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology
Uniform allowance and employee referral program
Security and stability - as Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families
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 stro