Assistant Director

Goodstart; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award pay 7%+

Childcare discount

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing days

Flu shot (optional)

Extra leave options

First Nations support

Retail discounts

Uniform allowance

Referral program

Job summary

Goodstart Early Learning is seeking an experienced Assistant Director at our Estella centre in Wagga Wagga, NSW. You will support the Centre Director, lead the team, and drive continuous improvement in centre operations while building strong partnerships with families and the local community.

The role offers a permanent full-time position with 38 hours per week, with pay rates at least 7% above the award and additional benefits including childcare discounts and salary packaging.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in early learning settings.
• Ability to mentor and develop centre teams.
• Strong communication with families and community.

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.
• Manage the 50-place centre and work in the Preschool room.
• Facilitate flexible programming hours and curriculum aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Foster close relationships among children, educators, families and the local community.

Education

Diploma - Children's Services or equivalent

Job description

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time - 38 hours per week

Pay: $44.39 - $45.67 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

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 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
• 50 places in centre
• Working in the Preschool room
• 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

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
• 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]

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.

Location: WAGGA WAGGA, NSW, Australia (AU).

Qualification: Diploma - Children's Services or equivalent.

Contract: Full-Time.