Assistant Director

Goodstart Early Learning; Fingal Bay; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% above award

Childcare discount

Salary packaging

Parental leave (6 weeks)

Paid professional development

Wellbeing days

Other staff discounts

Job summary

Goodstart Nelson Bay is hiring an Assistant Director to lead the centre team, support the Centre Director, and drive high-quality early learning and care. You will mentor staff, ensure smooth centre operations in the absence of the Director, and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide across programs.

The role requires leadership experience in early childhood, collaboration with families and the local community, and a commitment to continuous improvement within a Not-for-Profit setting.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved).
• Hold a NSW Working with Children Check.
• Experience leading and managing change within education, health or community services.
• Experience delivering integrated early childhood services in areas of disadvantage.
• Proven commercial acumen with financial and operational performance management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Director in leading the team to deliver 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

People management

Change management

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)

Job description

Role: Assistant Director

Location: Nelson Bay – Postcode 2315 – NSW

Centre: Goodstart Nelson Bay

Employment Type: Full-time permanent role

Pay: $46.76 to $ 48.39 per hour plus 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 who’s ready to take their career to the next level, honing leadership skills and helping to build a successful business?

As the Assistant Director at Goodstart Nelson Bay, you will use your experience and leadership qualities to engage and motivate your centre team to drive continuous improvement in all aspects across centre operation. You will work in collaboration with your centre leadership team and establish respectful and reciprocal relationships with families and engage in networks within the centre’s local community.

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 Nelson Bay

• Passionate team at this 59-place centre is located close to schools and local community.
• The centre is Rated Meeting National Quality Standards with a highly motivated and focussed team providing play-based programs that are designed for every child to grow and love learning.
• Advocate for inclusive practices that create a safe and welcoming environment for every family.
• Previous experience in a leadership role is needed.

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
• Tax benefits through salary packaging
• 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 Early Childhood Teacher and an Assistant Director or in a centre leadership position, or similar, then we’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.

You’ll Need

• Diploma in Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
• Hold a current NSW Working with Working with Children Check, or be willing to obtain one
• Experience with leading and managing change within education, health or community services
• Experience in delivering integrated early childhood services in areas of disadvantage
• Proven commercial acumen with financial and operational performance management

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.