Assistant Director

Goodstart Early Learning; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award pay

Childcare discount

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing days

Additional leave

First Nations support

Retail discounts

Uniform allowance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Goodstart Salisbury North is seeking an Assistant Director to lead and inspire the centre team, ensuring high-quality early learning and care. You will support the Centre Director, mentor staff, and cover leadership in their absence, applying the Goodstart Practice Guide to daily operations.

Join Australia’s largest early learning Not-for-Profit and enjoy competitive pay, childcare discounts, and benefits. This role offers leadership growth and community impact in Salisbury North.

Qualifications

• Experience in an assistant director or centre leadership role.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience in early learning settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Director in leading the team to provide high-quality early learning and care.
• Mentor and build capabilities within the centre team.
• Be responsible for the centre’s overall management in the Centre Director’s absence.
• Use and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide.

Skills

Leadership

Early learning

Team mentorship

Job description

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Location: 102-112 Diment Road, SALISBURY NORTH, 5108, SA

Centre: Goodstart Salisbury North

Employment Type: Full Time | 38 hours per week

Pay: $44.39 - $45.84 | 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 Salisbury North, 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 Salisbury North

• Join a welcoming and community-focused 90 place centre catering for children from six weeks to school age.
• Lead alongside an experienced and passionate team committed to supporting children's social, emotional and educational development.
• Our expansive outdoor environments feature separate age-based playgrounds, sensory gardens and natural play spaces that inspire curiosity and learning.
• Be part of a centre with strong community connections, partnering with organisations such as Foodbank SA and local family support services to make a real difference.
• Conveniently located in the heart of Salisbury North, our centre combines a peaceful setting with easy access for families and the local community.

WhatGoodstart 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
• T wo wellbeing days included in your personal leave per yearFree 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.

Have a question? Contact Kaitlyn Davidson 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 & Advanced Training, completed via Geccko platform.

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