Assistant Director Job Details | Goodstart Early Learning

Goodstart Early Learning; Albany; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading early learning not-for-profit is seeking an Assistant Director for their Albany centre. This role involves supporting the Centre Director, mentoring staff, and ensuring high-quality care. The position offers competitive pay and numerous benefits, including childcare discounts and paid professional development.

Benefits

50% discount off childcare gap fees

Up to 6 weeks paid parental leave

Tax benefits through salary packaging

Paid professional development

Two wellbeing days per year

Free annual flu shot

Option to purchase extra leave

First Nations Support and Cultural Leave

Retail discounts

Uniform allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in early learning and leadership.
• Current WA Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Director in managing the team.
• Mentor and build capabilities within the centre team.
• Manage the centre in the Centre Director’s absence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood

Bachelor of Early Childhood

Job description

Role:Assistant Director

Location: Albany & Great Southern WA

Centre: Goodstart Albany

Employment Type: Fixed-term until August 2026

Pay: $38-$40/hr + Super+Benefits

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• 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 Albany, 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

WhatGoodstart can offer you:

• 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Tax benefits through salary packaging
• 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

You’ll need:

• Diploma OR Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
• Current WA Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification

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

How to apply

Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application.

We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 0739182282 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.

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