Assistant Director, Early Learning Leader

Goodstart Early Learning; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay above award

Childcare discount

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Goodstart Belgrave Heights is seeking an Assistant Director to lead daily operations and support educators within a 60-place long day care centre. You will work closely with the Centre Director to ensure high-quality learning and care, using the Goodstart Practice Guide and an emphasis on play-based learning aligned to EYLF.

The role is full-time, permanent, with a rotating roster from 6:30am to 6:30pm and a strong focus on school readiness and community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading early learning centres.
• Ability to mentor and build team capability.
• Experience in managing a centre in the absence of the Centre Director.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Director in 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.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Mentoring

Early childhood education

Job description

Role: Assistant Director

Location: Belgrave Heights, VIC 3160

Centre: Goodstart Belgrave Heights

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $42.38 - $43.60 p/h (Depending on experience) + 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 Belgrave Heights, 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 Belgrave Heights

Goodstart Belgrave Heights is a 60-place warm and welcoming long day care centre located at 75 Colby Drive. Set within a beautiful natural environment, our purpose-built centre provides high-quality education and care for children from nursery through to kindergarten, with strong links to the local community and a focus on play-based learning aligned to the EYLF.

🕒 Full-time Assistant Director role – working Monday to Friday on a rotating roster between 6:30am – 6:30pm

👶 60-place centre with four age-based learning environments

🌿 Beautiful natural surroundings with outdoor learning and play

🎓 Strong focus on play-based learning and school readiness aligned to EYLF

💛 Supportive, experienced and collaborative team

As the Assistant Director, you will work closely with the Centre Director to lead daily operations and drive a high-quality learning environment. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will support educators, build team capability, and ensure consistent delivery of best practice.

• Support the Centre Director in the day-to-day leadership and management of the centre
• Lead, mentor and inspire a team of educators to deliver high-quality programs
• Embed and drive quality practices aligned to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
• Foster strong relationships with children, families and the local community
• Support compliance with NQS, policies and procedures
• Contribute to continuous improvement and centre performance outcomes
• Participate in the centre’s rotating roster and support across rooms as required
  
  

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

How To Apply

Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application.

We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.

Have a question? Contact Salena from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email [e-mail]

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.

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