Assistant Director

4 days ago

Hampton Park, Australia Goodstart Early Learning Full time

**Role**: Assistant Director
**Location**: 2 Coral Drive, HAMPTON PARK, 3976, VIC
**Centre**: Goodstart Hampton Park - Coral Drive
**Employment Type**: Full Time - Permanent
**Pay**: $40.65 - $41.82 p/h + super (depending on qualification and experience)
As the Assistant Director at Goodstart 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 Hampton Park - Coral Drive**:
90-place centre with strong community roots and a focus on inclusive, play-based learning.
Well-established team with strong staff retention, supportive culture, and experienced educators, many of whom have been with us for over 10 years.
We promote wellbeing and healthy habits through our healthy eating program, teaching children about nutrition and preparing healthier lunches together.
We offer a range of programs including partnerships with local schools and retirement village, and Bush Kinder.
Purpose built spaces including four spacious outdoor areas and native garden.
Onsite staff parking and a well-connected location near local schools, parks, and Hampton Park shopping centre.
Join a centre where every child is valued, and learning is tailored to their interests, strengths, and individual journey.
**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
Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
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.
**Posting Notes**: HAMPTON PARK, MELBOURNE || VIC || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time

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