Assistant Director

**Role**: Assistant Director
**Location**: Western Suburbs & Ipswich Brisbane
**Centre**: Goodstart Yamanto
**Employment Type**: Full-Time Permanent
**Pay**: Above Award Wages + Super + Benefits
The Federal Government’s 10% wage boost is here
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
This role is open—exciting news Thanks to an internal promotion, here’s your chance to make your move
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 Kedron 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 Yamanto
A warm and welcoming place to be, where teamwork thrives in harmony
Passionate educators, strong and bright, guiding children morning to night.
Play-based learning, full of fun, helping little minds get things done
Spacious yards with nature’s touch, where kids explore and learn so much.
A leadership team that’s got your back, with mentorship to keep you on track
Families, children, staff unite, creating moments pure and bright.
A centre that’s growing, strong and true, and now we’re looking just for you
**What Goodstart can offer you**:
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.
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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