Assistant Director

Goodstart Early Learning; Shire of Moira; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award rate

Discounted childcare gap fees

Parental leave (up to 6 weeks)

Salary packaging (AccessPay)

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing days — 2 per year

Free annual flu shot

Option to purchase extra leave

First Nations Support and Cultural Le​

Retail discounts

Uniform allowance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Goodstart Yarrawonga is seeking an Assistant Director to lead and inspire our centre team, driving continuous improvement across centre operations. You will collaborate with the leadership team, build strong relationships with families, and engage with local community networks.

Reporting to the Centre Director, you will mentor staff, manage the centre in the director's absence, and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

Location: 69 Telford Street, YARRAWONGA, 3730, VIC

Centre: Goodstart Yarrawonga

Employment Type: Full Time/Permanent

Pay: From $44.39 p/h + super

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 Yarrawonga:

• 65 place centre located in a residential area close to schools and shops as well as community facilities
• Supportive, experienced team that values collaboration and ongoing professional growth
• Work alongside a Centre Director, with 21 years of industry experience
• Well-resourced centre with spacious indoor and outdoor learning areas
• Build strong connections with children, families, and the community while making a lasting impact

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
• 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
• T wo 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.