Assistant Director - Early Learning Leadership & Growth

Goodstart Early Learning; Fingal Bay; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% above award

Childcare discount

Salary packaging

Parental leave (6 weeks)

Paid professional development

Wellbeing days

Other staff discounts

Job summary

Goodstart Nelson Bay is hiring an Assistant Director to lead the centre team, support the Centre Director, and drive high-quality early learning and care. You will mentor staff, ensure smooth centre operations in the absence of the Director, and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide across programs.

The role requires leadership experience in early childhood, collaboration with families and the local community, and a commitment to continuous improvement within a Not-for-Profit setting.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved).
• Hold a NSW Working with Children Check.
• Experience leading and managing change within education, health or community services.
• Experience delivering integrated early childhood services in areas of disadvantage.
• Proven commercial acumen with financial and operational performance management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Director in leading the team to deliver 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

Change management

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)

Job description

Goodstart Nelson Bay is hiring an Assistant Director to lead the centre team, support the Centre Director, and drive high-quality early learning and care. You will mentor staff, ensure smooth centre operations in the absence of the Director, and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide across programs.

The role requires leadership experience in early childhood, collaboration with families and the local community, and a commitment to continuous improvement within a Not-for-Profit setting.