Assistant Director

**Role**: Assistant Director
**Location**: Southern Suburbs of Brisbane
**Centre**: Goodstart Belmont
**Employment Type**: Full-Time Permanent
**Pay**: Above Award Wages + Super + Benefits
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 Belmont 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 Belmont
**Location**: Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Belmont is conveniently situated within the Belmont Shopping Complex, offering a unique view of neighbouring parklands, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
**Individualised Learning**: We believe in nurturing each child's unique pace of growth and learning, tailoring our educational programs to cater to their specific needs and interests.
**Family Partnership**: Families are a valuable resource, and we encourage your active involvement in our Centre to unlock each child's full potential.
**Educational Framework**: Our play-based curriculum aligns with the principles of the Early Years' Learning Framework, ensuring age-appropriate learning experiences from Nursery to Kindergarten.
**Clear Communication**: Utilising the Storypark platform, we maintain consistent and clear communication with families, providing updates on each child's progress, milestones, and achievements.
**Outdoor Play**: Our outdoor playgrounds balance natural and manmade elements, promoting environmental awareness and offering ample space for exploration and imaginative play.
**Nutritious Meals**: Our qualified cook prepares fresh, healthy, and nutritious meals, including breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late snack.
**Community Engagement**: We actively engage with the community through visits, excursions, and participation in events, teaching children the value of active citizenship.
**Dedicated Staff**: Many of our staff members have been with Goodstart Early Learning Belmont for years, demonstrating unwavering dedication to children and families.
**What Goodstart can offer you**:
Receive at least 7% above the award rate
Get 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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