Assistant Director

4 days ago

Bentleigh East, Australia Goodstart Early Learning Full time

**Role**: Assistant Director
**Location**: 364 McKinnon Road, Bentleigh East, 3165, VIC
**Centre**: Goodstart Bentleigh East McKinnon Road
**Employment Type**: Full Time - Permanent
**Pay**: $40.65 - $$41.98 p/h + super
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 Bentleigh East McKinnon Road 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 Bentleigh East McKinnon Road**:
**Large, Welcoming Centre**: 114-place centre offering high-quality care for children aged six weeks to school age, open from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
**Purpose-Built, Safe, and Stimulating Environment**: Designed with safety at its core, the centre features well-resourced, inviting learning spaces and expansive outdoor areas that encourage exploration and play.
**Join a Committed, Experienced Team**: Be part of a long-standing, passionate team that is dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where every child feels valued and supported.
**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**: BENTLEIGH EAST, MELBOURNE || VIC || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time

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