Assistant Director

Goodstart; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Paid professional development

Wellbeing days

Free annual flu shot

Extra leave options

First Nations Support

Uniform allowance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Goodstart Gladstone – Beak St is seeking an experienced Assistant Director to lead a busy early learning centre in Gladstone, QLD. You will support the Centre Director, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

Join a not-for-profit that values reconciliation, community, and staff development, with above-award pay, childcare discounts, and benefits like salary packaging and wellbeing days to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood or ACECQA approved equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.
• Current QLD Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

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.
• Utilise and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Centre management

Staff development

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood

Tools

Goodstart Practice Guide

Job description

Role:Assistant Director

Location: Gladstone, QLD

Centre: Goodstart Gladstone - Beak St (EXCEEDING)

Employment Type: Full Time

Pay: $44.39 - $45.67 per hr - Depending on experience and Qualifications

• 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 Gladstone- Beak st , 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 Gladstone - Beak St

• Join a long-standing, supportive team of experienced educators who have built strong community and an EXCEEDING centre.
• Learn from an experienced Centre Director with more than 25 years in Early Childhood Education, who is passionate about supporting and developing her team.
• Be part of a welcoming and inclusive culture where diversity is celebrated, collaboration is encouraged, and every team member plays an important role in creating a warm, family-focused environment.
• Make a meaningful impact every day by supporting a centre committed to school readiness, exceptional customer service and helping every child reach their full potential.

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

• Diploma in Early Childhood (or ACECQA approved equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards
• Current QLD Working with Children Check (Blue Card)

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email [e-mail]

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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