Assistant Director

Goodstart is Australia's largest early learning provider. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia's children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.

**Role**: Assistant Director

**Centre**: Goodstart Tapping

**Employment Type**: Fulltime, Fixed-Term

**Pay**: $34 - $57 p/h
- Use your experience in early learning and work alongside our Centre Director to support our centre and team
- Work for Australia's Largest Not-for-Profit
- Competitive pay + childcare discount + salary packaging available

Are you an experienced early learning professional who's ready to take their career to the next level, honing leadership skills and helping to build a successful business?
As the Assistant Director, you will use your experience and leadership qualities to engage and motivate your centre team to drive continuous improvement in all aspects across centre operation. You will work in collaboration with your centre leadership team and establish respectful and reciprocal relationships with families and engage in networks within the centre's local community.
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 Tapping**Spacious Rooms & Outdoor Spaces**: Our purpose-built centre boasts four spacious rooms and shaded outdoor environments**Diverse & Inclusive**: Embrace the opportunity to work with children and families from diverse nationalities and incorporate their cultures into our programs.**Community Connections**: Strengthen our bonds with local schools, businesses, and public services, facilitating connections for our families.**Experienced Team**: Lead a team of dedicated Diploma-Qualified educators, including parents who understand the importance of your guidance.**Full-Time Role**: Enjoy the stability of a full-time position with a standard 38-hour work week.**Paid Staff Meetings**: Our commitment to professional development includes paid staff meetings, ensuring you stay up-to-date.**Float Position**: Lead and support our float position, promoting flexibility and teamwork.**Rotating Roster**: We prioritise your work-life balance with a rotating roster.**Separate Staff/Planning Room**: Utilise a dedicated space to plan and collaborate effectively.**Tea & Coffee for Breaks**: Take a break with complimentary tea and coffee.**Long-Standing Team**: Lead a team with experience and dedication, enhancing your leadership journey.**Quality Standards**: We proudly received an 'Exceeding' rating from the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority, reflecting our commitment to excellence.**Family Engagement**: Encourage parent participation and foster a sense of belonging through our open-door policy and Storypark platform.**Community Enrichment**: Lead the way in community involvement, organizing visits, excursions, and events for children to become active members of society.**Events & Information Nights**: Plan and host community events and information nights to enrich the experiences of our families.
What Goodstart can offer you
- Competitive pay - you'll get paid on par with state primary school Teachers (if you hold your Bachelor in Early Childhood Education)
- Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 6 weeks paid parental leave
- Tax benefits through salary packaging - a great way to pay for expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out
- Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
- Wellbeing focus - you'll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
- Additional leave - you'll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
- Retail discounts - you'll save money on insurance, travel and technology
- Uniform allowance and employee referral program
- Security and stability - as Australia's largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia's children and their families

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 c