Assistant Director

Goodstart Early Learning; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 604,766,400 - 629,149,920; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay above award

Childcare discount

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing days

Free annual flu shot

Additional leave options

First Nations support

Retail discounts

Uniform allowance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Goodstart Gladstone – Beak St is seeking an Assistant Director to lead the centre alongside the Centre Director, guiding the team to deliver high-quality early learning and care.

You will mentor staff, manage operations in the Director’s absence, and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide while building strong relationships with families and the local community. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities to grow within a Not-for-Profit organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience as Assistant Director or in a centre leadership position.
• Ability to mentor and develop centre staff.
• Commitment to high-quality early learning and child safety.

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

Mentoring

Job description

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

Use your experience in early learning and work alongside our Centre Director to support our centre and team

Competitive payat least 7% above award+a range of benefits includingchildcare discount + salary packaging available

Work for Australia’slargestearly learningNot-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''llleverageyourexpertiseand 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 forthe overall management of the centre in the Centre Director’s absence

Use and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide

About Goodstart Gladstone - Beak st:

• Be part ofa long-standing, supportive teamwith experienced educatorswho have builttrusted relationships withfamilies and thelocal community overmany years.
• Be mentored and supported by an expereinced CD with over 25 years of expereince in Early Education
• Enjoy a welcomingand inclusive culturewhere diversity iscelebrated, collaborationis valued, andevery team membercontributes to creatinga warm, family-focused atmosphere.
• Make a meaningfulimpact behind thescenesby supporting acentre that ispassionate about schoolreadiness, exceptionalcustomer service andhelping every childthrive.
  

WhatGoodstart can offer you:

Receiveat least7% above the award rate

Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees andup to 6weeks paid parental leave

Salary packaging benefits available throughAccessPay(eligibility applies)

Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price

Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year

Free annual flu shot (optional)

Optiontopurchaseextra leave for even greater work life balance

First NationsSupportand Cultural Leave

Retail discounts on insurance,traveland technology

Uniform allowance and employee referral program

If you havepreviousexperience as an Assistant Director or in a centre leadership position,or similar, we’dlove to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.

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,neglectand harm. As a Child Safe Organisation,all ofour candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children checkalong withCertificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed viaGecckoplatform.

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]

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We’rean equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know thatGoodstartersfrom diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow.We’realso deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feela strong senseof belonging and connection.

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