Assistant Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Above award pay

Childcare discount

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Paid professional development

Wellbeing days

Flu shot

Leave purchase

First Nations support

Insurance discounts

Uniform allowance

Referral program

Job summary

Goodstart Traralgon, VIC, is seeking an experienced Assistant Director to work with the Centre Director, leading the team and driving high-quality early learning. You will inspire staff, support operations and strengthen connections with families and the local community.

This permanent full-time role offers pay above the award, childcare discounts, salary packaging, and a range of wellbeing and development benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in early learning leadership roles.
• Ability to mentor and develop staff.
• Strong commitment to child safety and quality outcomes.

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 overall centre management in the Centre Director's absence.
• Use and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Early learning

Team collaboration

Community engagement

Job description

Role: Assistant Director

Location: Traralgon Vic 3844

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Pay: $44.39 – $45.84 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 Traralgon, 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 Traralgon

• Long-standing teams across all of our Traralgon centres with many over 10 years of service with Goodstart
• A passionate state and centre leadership team who are dedicated to you and helping you grow your career
• Diverse team where they celebrate your different ideas
• If you’re looking for a centre with strong leadership, strong values, and a warm, community feel - this is the place for you.

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.

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.