Centre Leader - Goodstart Early Learning

Goodstart; City Of Gosnells; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% above award rate

Childcare discount

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Professional development

Wellbeing days

Parental leave

Uniform allowance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Goodstart Thornlie in Western Australia is seeking an Assistant Director to support the Centre Director, lead a dedicated team, and drive continuous improvement across operations. This full-time fixed-term role runs until October 2027 and offers competitive pay above award rates, plus benefits.

Join Australia’s largest early learning not-for-profit and contribute to delivering high-quality learning experiences while building community partnerships and supporting families.

Qualifications

• Experience in early learning and leadership positions.
• Ability to mentor and develop centre staff.
• Ability to manage centre operations in the Director's absence.

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

Early childhood leadership

Mentoring

Centre operations

Team collaboration

Community engagement

Job description

Company description:
Goodstart is Australia’s largest early learning provider. As a not–for–profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.

Job description: Role: Assistant Director

Location: 54 Geographe Way, THORNLIE, 6108, WA

Centre: Goodstart Thornlie

Employment Type: Full Time/Fixed Term – Until October 2027

Pay: $44.39 – $45.84 p/h + super

• Use your experience in early learning and work alongside our Centre Director to support our centre and team
• Competitive pay at least 7% above award + a range of benefits including childcare discount + salary packaging available
• Work for Australia’s largest early learning Not-for-Profit

Are you an experienced early learning professional eager to advance your career, sharpen your leadership skills, and contribute to building a thriving business? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As the Assistant Director at Goodstart you'll leverage your expertise and leadership to inspire and motivate your centre team, driving continuous improvement across all areas of centre operations. Collaborate with our dedicated leadership team, forge respectful and reciprocal relationships with families, and actively engage with the local community networks.

In this role, you will:

• Support the Centre Director in the leadership of 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
• Use and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide

About Goodstart Thornlie:

• Long-Standing Team: Join a warm, experienced team where many educators have built rewarding careers for over 10 years, creating a supportive and collaborative culture.
• Lead with Confidence: Step into an Assistant Director role with guidance and support from an experienced Director who will mentor you, value your ideas and expertise, and support your professional growth as you develop your leadership skills and make a meaningful impact on our team.
• Inclusive Community: Be part of a culturally rich centre where multilingual educators, strong family partnerships and our Embrace Our Culture initiative foster belonging for every child.
• Inspiring Learning Environments: Guide children's learning in thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor spaces, including a thriving veggie garden, natural play areas and engaging learning environments.

What Goodstart can offer you:

• Receive at least 7% above the award rate
• Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Salary packaging benefits available through AccessPay (eligibility applies)
• Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
• Paid professional development
• Two 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

If you have previous experience as an Assistant Director or in a centre leadership position, or similar, we’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.

Have a question? Contact Melanie from our Talent Acquisition Team on 03 9648 9857 or via 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.