Assistant Director

Goodstart Early Learning; City Of Kalamunda; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award pay 7%+

Childcare discount

Salary packaging available

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing days

Free annual flu shot

Extra leave options

First Nations Support

Insurance, travel and technology perks

Uniform allowance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Goodstart Kalamunda is hiring an Assistant Director to lead our 68-place centre and guide the team in delivering high-quality early learning and care. You will work closely with the Centre Director and families, driving continuous improvement and community engagement in Kalamunda, WA.

You will mentor staff, support daily operations, and apply the Goodstart Practice Guide to ensure consistent quality across rooms and age groups.

Qualifications

• Experience in early learning and leadership within a childcare setting.
• Ability to mentor and develop staff capability.
• Strong collaboration with leadership team and families.
• Knowledge of centre operations and governance practices.

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 overall management of the centre in the absence of the Centre Director.
• Use and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide.

Skills

Early learning leadership

People management

Team mentoring

Centre operations

Job description

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Location: 103 Canning Road, KALAMUNDA, 6076, WA

Centre: Goodstart Kalamunda

Employment Type: Full Time/Fixed Term (Jan 2027 -Jan 2028)

Pay: $44.39 – $45.84 p/h + super

• 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 Kalamunda:

• We are a warm, welcoming centre nestled in the hills—peaceful yet well-connected to local schools, shops and community services.
• 68-place with four well-resourced rooms across all early learning age groups.
• Our educators are experienced, long-standing and value collaboration, support and consistency.
• The centre is culturally diverse; we celebrate inclusion and value every child’s background.
• Role will involve supporting Director and running Toddler room.

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 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 Training, completed via Geccko platform.