Assistant Director

Goodstart Early Learning; Grafton (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% above award pay

Childcare discount

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Paid professional development

Wellbeing days

Flu shot (optional)

Additional leave

First Nations Support

Retail discounts

Uniform allowance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Goodstart Grafton is seeking an Assistant Director to partner with the Centre Director and lead a welcoming early learning team. You will help drive quality programs, support families, and strengthen community ties within a thriving not-for-profit centre.

We offer competitive pay above award, childcare discounts, and salary packaging. Join Australia’s largest early learning Not-for-Profit and contribute to safe, high-standard care.

Qualifications

• Experience in early learning leadership roles preferred.
• Ability to mentor and develop centre staff.
• Strong relationship-building with families and the local community.

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.
• Oversee centre operations in the Centre Director’s absence.
• Apply and promote the Goodstart Practice Guide.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Community engagement

Relationship building

Job description

Role: Assistant Director

Location: Grafton, NSW

Centre: Goodstart Grafton

Employment Type: Full Time / Permanent

Pay: $46.76 - $47.78 per hour + 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 Grafton, 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

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.

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.

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