Assistant Director: Lead a Thriving Early Learning Centre

Narooma; Tweed Heads; Remote; AUD 64,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay above award

Childcare discount

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Paid professional development

Wellbeing days

Free annual flu shot

Extra leave options

First Nations Support

Uniform allowance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Goodstart Tweed Heads is seeking an Assistant Director to lead the centre alongside the Centre Director, driving high-quality early learning and care. You will mentor staff, support daily operations, and ensure a positive learning environment for children and families.

As part of Australia’s largest early learning Not-for-Profit, you’ll engage with communities, uphold child safety, and contribute to continuous improvement while preparing for ongoing educator opportunities beyond the initial term.

Qualifications

• Experience leading early learning teams.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop centre staff.
• Strong relationship-building with families and community partners.

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

Early childhood education

Team mentoring

Centre operations

Education

Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher

Tools

Goodstart Practice Guide

Job description

Goodstart Tweed Heads is seeking an Assistant Director to lead the centre alongside the Centre Director, driving high-quality early learning and care. You will mentor staff, support daily operations, and ensure a positive learning environment for children and families.

As part of Australia’s largest early learning Not-for-Profit, you’ll engage with communities, uphold child safety, and contribute to continuous improvement while preparing for ongoing educator opportunities beyond the initial term.