Assistant Director

**Role**: Assistant Director
**Location**: 93-95 Murrindal Drive, ROWVILLE, 3178, VIC
**Centre**: Goodstart Rowville Murrindal Drive
**Employment Type**: Full time/Permanent
**Pay**: Above award + a range of benefits including childcare discount
The Federal Government’s 10% wage boost is here
As the Assistant Director at Goodstart, 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 Rowville Murrindal Drive**:
Established 54 place centre located close to maternal health nursing facilities, shops, schools and residential areas
A major focus for the centre is working with the broader community to enrich children’s learning experiences
Centre recently won an awards for; excellence in enabling environments & excellent rating for the kinder
Work with a Centre Director that supports your growth & development
**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 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**: ROWVILLE, MELBOURNE || VIC || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time