Assistant Centre Director - Goodstart Early Learning

Goodstart; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award pay 7%

Childcare Discount

Salary packaging

Professional development

Wellbeing days

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Goodstart Melrose Park is seeking an experienced Assistant Director who will lead the centre in the Centre Director's absence and drive high-quality early learning outcomes.

You will mentor a diverse team, collaborate with families and the local community, and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide to support continuous improvement.

We offer above‑award pay, childcare discounts, salary packaging, professional development and generous leave arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in early learning settings.
• Experience in centre leadership desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Director in leading the team to provide high-quality early learning and care.
• Mentor and develop capabilities within the centre team.
• Oversee centre operations in the Centre Director's absence.
• Apply the Goodstart Practice Guide.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Centre management

Early childhood education

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Company description:
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.
Job description: Role: Assistant Director

Location: 135 Edward Street, MELROSE PARK, 5039, SA

Centre: Goodstart Melrose Park

Employment Type: Full Time | 38 hours per week

Pay: $42.38 - $43.76 | Depending on Qualifications and Experience

• 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 Melrose Park, 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 Melrose Park

• Join our welcoming and community-focused 70 place centre, featuring four age-based learning environments, including a nursery, toddler room and two preschool classrooms.
• We are seeking an experienced and passionate leader ready to support a high-performing team and help drive exceptional outcomes for children, families and educators.
• Work alongside a longstanding multicultural team who bring a wealth of experience and speak a variety of languages, creating an inclusive environment for our diverse community.
• Be part of a centre renowned for its strong preschool and school readiness program, supported by two Bachelor's degree-qualified Teachers and strong links with neighbouring Edwardstown Primary School.
• Conveniently located off South Road, close to Castle Plaza, Woodlands Park Train Station and Ashford Hospital, making your commute easy and accessible.

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
• Salary packaging benefits available through AccessPay (eligibility applies)
• 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, we’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.

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 along with Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation & Advanced Training, completed via Geccko platform.

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Have a question? Contact Kaitlyn Davidson from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email [e-mail]