Assistant Director

Goodstart Early Learning; City Of Wanneroo; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% above award pay

Childcare discount

Salary packaging available

Wellbeing days

Job summary

Goodstart Ocean Keys in Clarkson, WA is seeking an experienced Assistant Director to support the Centre Director, lead a capable team, and drive high-quality early learning and care.

This full-time role offers competitive pay from $44.39 per hour plus super, a 7% above award, childcare discount, and salary packaging, plus opportunities for professional development and work-life balance within Australia’s largest early learning not-for-profit.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Children’s Services or equivalent.
• Experience leading an early learning centre.
• Ability to mentor staff and manage centre operations.

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 Centre Director’s absence.
• Use and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Centre operations

Education

Diploma - Children’s Services or equiv

Tools

Goodstart Practice Guide

Job description

Role: Assistant Director

Location: 60 Burnett Drive, CLARKSON, 6030, WA

Centre: Goodstart Ocean Keys

Employment Type: Full Time/Permanent

Pay: From $ $44.39 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 Ocean Keys:

• Beautifully renovated, 99 place centre located in Clarkson, just off Marmion Ave.
• Established service with a loyal, long-standing team and strong family relationships.
• Supportive, values-driven culture focused on inclusion, belonging and child-led learning
• Well-designed indoor learning environments that support engagement, complemented by spacious outdoor areas incorporating natural elements and sustainability practices.
• Support from an experienced and dedicated Director.
  

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.

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.

YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/1fVHWhUYxoI

Posting Notes: CLARKSON, PERTH || WA || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time

For more information, please contact Talent Acquisition Partner Melanie – 03 9648 9857 / [e-mail]