Assistant Director

Goodstart; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Professional development

Wellbeing days

Free flu shot

Extra leave

First Nations Support

Uniform allowance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Goodstart Estella in NSW is seeking an experienced Assistant Director to support the Centre Director, lead a dedicated team, and ensure high-quality early learning and care. You will mentor staff, manage centre operations in the Director’s absence, and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide to drive continuous improvement.

The role offers a permanent full-time arrangement with 38 hours per week and a competitive pay structure, including benefits and childcare discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in early learning and care leadership.
• Ability to mentor and develop centre teams.
• Experience in centre operations and director absence management.

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 experience

Early childhood education experience

Staff mentoring

Job description

Role: Assistant Director

Centre: Goodstart Estella, NSW

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time - 38 hours per week

Pay: Up to $48.39 per hour + Super

• 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

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience is a free service for essential workers and their families who are considering moving to, or have moved to, regional NSW. Local Connectors make moving easier by helping you find a home, schools, childcare, job opportunities for your partner, and connections within the community.

Learn More At Www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

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 Estella, 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 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 Estella

• 50 places in centre
• Any flexibility options you offer & programming hours
• Stimulating curriculum is based on the Early Years’ Learning Framework and our rooms are all geared with this in mind
• Close relationships between our children and educators, as well as the families and our local community

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.

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’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 a Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via the Geccko platform.