Centre Director

Goodstart Early Learning; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% above award

Childcare discount

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing days

Parental leave

Tax benefits

Uniform allowance

Professional supervision

Job summary

Goodstart is opening a brand-new Centre Director role in Davoren Park, Adelaide, slated for early 2027. This full-time position (38 hours/week) leads the centre and shapes a best-in-class early learning program, while guiding educators, families, and the community.

You will deliver the bespoke curriculum, build a high-performing team, and drive strategic planning to ensure strong attendance and sustainable centre growth. Opportunity to influence culture and outcomes from day one.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or working towards).
• 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

• Deliver our bespoke learning program developed with global leaders in pedagogy.
• Build and encourage a talented team of early learning professionals and foster reflective practice.
• Plan for the centre's future, build attendance pipelines and maintain a revenue-generating business.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Integrated services

Commercial acumen

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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Role: Centre Director - brand new centre opening early 2027!

Employment Type: Full Time – 38 hours per week

Pay: $53.14 - $71.79 per hour (qualification and experience pending) + Superannuation + Benefits

• Use your experience in early learning to manage and develop your own centre, guiding the next generation of educators
• Competitive pay - 12% above award + childcare discount + salary packaging available
• Work for Australia's largest early learning Not-for-Profit

Are you an experienced early learning professional ready to elevate your career, refine your leadership skills, and drive a thriving business? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As a Centre Director at Goodstart, you'll be at the heart of our leadership team, playing a pivotal role in supporting and developing the Teachers and Educators in your centre. You'll build strong, meaningful relationships with children, families, and communities, fully embracing the profound impact of your role in their lives.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver our bespoke learning program developed in collaboration with global leaders in pedagogical practice
• Build and encourage a talented team of early learning professionals, sharing your knowledge and contributing to a culture of reflective practice and ongoing improvement
• Work with your team to plan for the future of your centre, building the attendance pipeline and maintaining a revenue-generating business

About Goodstart Davoren Park:

• Lead the opening of our brand-new Davoren Park centre, launching early 2027 (Director role to start 4th January 2027).
• Build and inspire a high-performing team committed to inclusion and equity.
• Support vulnerable children and families through responsive, relationship-based leadership.
• Collaborate closely with allied health professionals to deliver holistic outcomes for children.
• Foster strong partnerships with local services, schools and community stakeholders.
• Drive a culture where every child feels seen, valued and supported to succeed.
• Shape the centre's vision, culture and reputation as our founding Centre Director.
• Join a centre designed to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.

WhatGoodstart can offer you:

• At least 12% above the award rate
• Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
• Tax benefits through salary packaging
• 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
• As a Centre Director, you may be eligible to access external professional supervision - a confidential and reflective space that fosters professional growth, personal wellbeing, and effective leadership practice within complex and dynamic environments

You'll need:

• A Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education ( or working towards)
• Experience with leading and managing change within education, health or community services
• Experience in delivering integrated early childhood services in areas of disadvantage
• Proven commercial acumen with financial and operational performance management

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 along with Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform.