Assistant Director

**Role**: Assistant Director
**Location**: 132 St Johns Road, Glebe, 2037, NSW
**Centre**: Goodstart Glebe
**Employment Type**: Full time fixed term contract (12 month - start in February 2025)
**Pay**: $42.91- $43.83
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 Glebe, 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 Glebe**:
Close to shops and amenities for your convenience.
Conveniently located on St John's Road, just steps away from the vibrant Glebe Point Road.
Beautifully refurbished centre offering stunning views of the city.
Led by a Centre Director with over 15 years of early childhood experience, ensuring strong mentorship and guidance.
Structured leadership role with clear pathways for growth and professional development.
As an Assistant Director, you’ll join a passionate and supportive team that values open communication, shared leadership, and a genuine commitment to making a difference in every child’s learning journey.
**This opportunity is perfect for**:
A Room Leader eager to grow into a leadership position and expand their impact.
An experienced Assistant Director looking for a fresh, inspiring environment.
A Centre Director seeking a more hands-on, supportive leadership role with a strong team culture.
**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.
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