Assistant Director

**Role**: Assistant Director
**Location**: Magill SA
**Centre**: Goodstart Rostrevor
**Employment Type**: Full time - Fixed Term March 2025 for 6 months
**Pay**: Ranges from $39.28 to $40.41
The Federal Government's 10% wage boost is here
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 Rostrevor 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
Full time fixed term role from March 2025 to September 2025
Located on Moules Road and is a purpose built childcare centre which provides much-needed care for local families.
Featuring six large and spacious learning spaces over two levels with separate nursery sleep rooms, the centre provides a modern yet home-like naturally inspired environment.
Our centre is licensed for 89 children and our early learning programs cater to each child's stage of development, from six weeks of age to Preschool-aged children.
Check out our Facebook community to see what's happening in our centre.
Our Centre Director Stella has been at Goodstart Rostrevor since it opened in January 2021,
Working along side a strong group of highly skilled multicultural educators.
Why Join Us?
**Team Spirit**: Be part of a welcoming and supportive group that values collaboration and celebrates success together.
**Grow with Us**: Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills or take your career to the next level, we're here to help you thrive.
**Full-Time Opportunity**: A chance to fully dedicate your talents to a role where your expertise will truly make a difference.
We're looking for someone with Assistant Director experience who knows how to bring creativity, leadership, and a can-do attitude to the table. If you've got the skills and the passion, we've got the perfect set for you
**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**: MAGILL, ADELAIDE || SA || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time