Assistant Director

**Role**: Assistant Director
**Location**: Lake Munmorah
**Centre**: Goodstart Lake Munmorah
**Employment Type**: Full-Time
**Pay**: $38.12 - $59.13
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 Lake Munmorah, 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 Lake Munmorah**:
Welcome to Goodstart Lake Munmorah, a vibrant early learning centre nestled in the heart of the Pacific Lakes Estate, off Elizabeth Bay Drive Since our grand opening in 2004, we've been proud to serve as a vital community partner, forging lasting connections with local primary schools and collaborating with other community services.
At Goodstart Lake Munmorah, we're passionate about going above and beyond to provide our children with a well-rounded educational experience. That's why we're thrilled to partner with numerous local organizations to offer a variety of exciting extracurricular activities. From visits from our local police and fire brigade to delightful walks to the park to feed the ducks, there's always something fun and engaging happening at our centre.
We're also proud to offer farm visits and excursions to local schools, giving our children the opportunity to explore the world around them and develop a lifelong love of learning. At Goodstart Lake Munmorah, we're committed to creating a positive, uplifting environment where every child can thrive. Join us today and become a part of our vibrant community
**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
Paid professional development
‍ ️ Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
‍ ️Free annual flu shot (optional)
✈️ Option to purchase extra leave for an even greater work life balance
First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
Retail and childcare 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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**Posting Notes**: LAKE MUNMORAH, CENTRAL COAST || NSW || Australia (AU) || | SF: 00 || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time