Assistant Director

Goodstart Early Learning; Morwell; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary above award 7%

Childcare discount

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Paid professional development

Wellbeing days

Annual flu shot

First Nations support

Uniform allowance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Goodstart Morwell in Morwell, Victoria, is hiring an Assistant Director on a permanent full-time basis. You will support the Centre Director, mentor staff, and help manage the centre when the Director is absent, aligning with the Goodstart Practice Guide.

We offer pay above the award, childcare discounts, salary packaging, and a supportive Not-for-Profit culture. Join Australia’s largest early learning network and help build strong community connections.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Role: Assistant Director

Centre: Goodstart Morwell

Employment Type: Permanent Full time

Pay: $42.38 - $43.76 per hour, based on experience

• 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 Morwell, 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 Morwell

• A small but mighty 65-place centre where you can build meaningful connections with children, families and your team


• Be part of a supportive Centre Leadership Team who actively celebrate achievements and proudly share successes across the network


• Be supported by a passionate, knowledgeable leadership team who champion quality practice and encourage professional growth every day


• Join a centre deeply embedded in its community, including a weekly Foodbank program that empowers children to learn about kindness, connection and giving back


• Enjoy a convenient location close to local schools, bus routes and train lines—making your commute simple and stress-free.

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


• Tax benefits through salary packaging


• 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, then we’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.

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.