Assistant Director: Lead Early Learning Team

Goodstart Early Learning; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award pay

Childcare discount

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing days

Flu shot

Extra leave

First Nations support

Retail discounts

Uniform allowance

Employee referral

Job summary

Goodstart Woodbury Park on the Central Coast is seeking an experienced Assistant Director to lead a supportive centre team, building capabilities and driving continuous improvement in operations.

You will partner with the Centre Director to deliver high‑quality early learning and care, engage families, and foster strong community links. Join Australia’s largest not‑for‑profit early learning organisation and contribute to a thriving learning environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a centre leadership role or as Assistant Director.
• Strong people management and mentoring capabilities.
• Experience in early learning and care aligned with EYLF/essentials.

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 overall centre management in the Centre Director’s absence.
• Utilise and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Early childhood education

Communication with families

Education

Diploma - Children’s Services or equivalent

Job description

Goodstart Woodbury Park on the Central Coast is seeking an experienced Assistant Director to lead a supportive centre team, building capabilities and driving continuous improvement in operations.

You will partner with the Centre Director to deliver high‑quality early learning and care, engage families, and foster strong community links. Join Australia’s largest not‑for‑profit early learning organisation and contribute to a thriving learning environment.