Assistant Director, Lead Early Learning Centre

Goodstart; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 Gladstone – Beak St is seeking an experienced Assistant Director to lead a busy early learning centre in Gladstone, QLD. You will support the Centre Director, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

Join a not-for-profit that values reconciliation, community, and staff development, with above-award pay, childcare discounts, and benefits like salary packaging and wellbeing days to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood or ACECQA approved equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.
• Current QLD Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

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.
• Utilise and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Centre management

Staff development

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood

Tools

Goodstart Practice Guide

Job description

Goodstart Gladstone – Beak St is seeking an experienced Assistant Director to lead a busy early learning centre in Gladstone, QLD. You will support the Centre Director, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

Join a not-for-profit that values reconciliation, community, and staff development, with above-award pay, childcare discounts, and benefits like salary packaging and wellbeing days to support work-life balance.