Assistant Director

Role: Assistant Director

Location: 191 Appleby Road, STAFFORD HEIGHTS, 4053, QLD

Centre: Goodstart Stafford Heights

Employment Type: Full-Time 38 hours per week

Pay: $40.65- $41.98 per hour + 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 Stafford Heights, 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 Stafford Heights: 

• Join a Warm and Collaborative Team: Be part of a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and kindness are at the heart of everything we do.
• Leadership Opportunity: We are seeking a passionate Senior Educator (Diploma Qualified) guiding and inspiring our team.
• Prime Location: Situated in a quiet, family-friendly area of Stafford Heights, close to excellent schools and public transport for easy commuting.
• Modern, Spacious Centre: A 64-place centre designed to foster a nurturing and engaging environment for children.
• Float Role: The AD will be responsible for floating across the service, covering lunches, programming, or supporting the team when leads are away.
• Rosters: The role involves a rotating roster with some early opens and late closes, operating hours from 6:15 am to 6:00 pm.
• Non contact hours: The AD will also have 2 guaranteed non-contact 'AD Development' hours per week for professional growth.

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

Click 'Apply Now' and submit your application.

We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.

Have a question? Contact Smitha from our Talent Acquisition Team on or via email

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.  For further information and support email

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.

Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.

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Posting Notes: STAFFORD HEIGHTS, BRISBANE || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time