Assistant Director

**Role**: Assistant Director
**Location**: Toowoomba & Darling Downs Region
**Centre**: Goodstart Middle Ridge
**Employment Type**: Full Time
**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
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 Middle Ridge 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 Middle Ridge
Are you ready to take the next step in your early childhood education career? We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Assistant Director to support our dynamic team.
Why Join Us?
**Great Location**: Located in Toowoomba’s vibrant heart, close to new residential areas, schools, shops, and community services.
**Community Connections**: With 15+ years of service, we’ve built strong ties with local families, schools, and services.
**Top Resources & Programs**: Our well-equipped centre supports learning from Nursery to Kindergarten, with programs aligned to the Early Years Learning Framework and Queensland Kindergarten Guidelines.
**Outdoor Learning**: Our lush outdoor spaces feature bike tracks, veggie gardens, and play areas promoting nature and sustainability.
**Dedicated Team**: Our passionate educators provide stability and form lasting relationships with children and families.
**Quality Focus**: We’re committed to delivering the best childcare and education, always putting children and families first.
**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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