Assistant Centre Director - Goodstart Early Learning

Goodstart; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 61.000 - 63.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary above award

Childcare discount

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Paid professional development

Wellbeing days

Free annual flu shot

Extra leave options

First Nations Support

Retail discounts

Uniform allowance

Employee referral program

Descripción de la vacante

Goodstart Narre Warren South - Sherwood Road is seeking an Assistant Director to partner with the Centre Director in delivering high-quality early learning and care. You will mentor staff, drive continuous improvement and foster strong relationships with families and the local community.

The role is a permanent full-time position (38 hours per week) at a 60-place centre, with competitive above-award pay and a range of benefits including childcare discounts and salary packaging.

Formación

• Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education or working towards.
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS).
• Current Victorian Working with Children Check.
• Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training (2x) completed via Geccko.

Responsabilidades

• Support the Centre Director in leading the team to deliver high-quality early learning and care.
• Mentor and build capabilities within the centre team.
• Provide overall centre management in the Centre Director’s absence.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Mentoring

Community engagement

Educación

Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education

Herramientas

Geccko platform

Descripción del empleo

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: Narre Warren South (located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong people)

Centre: Goodstart Narre Warren South - Sherwood Road

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38hrs a week)

Pay: $ 44.39ph - $45.84ph + 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 , 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 Narre Warren South - Sherwood Road

• 60 place centre


• Located opposite to Stratharid Primary School


• Open 6.30am to 6.30pm


• Only 4 min drive to Casey Central Shopping Centre


• Onsite parking


• Centre Director who has been at Goodstart for over 5yrs


• Experienced team that include educators who have been at centre for more than 15yrs


• Our diverse team speak Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Mandarin, Pashto & Sinhala

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.

You’ll need:

You’ll need:

• A Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or working towards)


• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards


• Current Victorian Working with Children Check


• Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training x 2 , completed via Geccko platform

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 Christie Baker from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email [e-mail]

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

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