Centre Director

Goodstart Early Learning; Alfred (ME); On-site; USD 64,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% above award pay

Childcare discount

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Paid professional development

Wellbeing days

Free annual flu shot

Extra leave

First Nations Support

Retail discounts

Uniform allowance

External professional supervision

Job summary

Goodstart Alfred Cove is seeking an experienced Centre Director to lead and develop the centre, guiding educators and supporting children, families, and the local community.

You will deliver an evidence-based learning program, build a high-performing team, and shape the centre's future through revenue planning and strong relationships. This full-time role offers above‑award pay, childcare discounts, and extensive professional development.

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.
• Certificate of Completion for National Child Safety Foundation Training (Geccko platform).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

People management

Change management

Strategic planning

Commercial acumen

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Role: Centre Director

Location: 541 Canning Highway, ALFRED COVE, 6154, WA

Centre: Goodstart Alfred Cove

Employment Type: Full Time/Permanent

Pay: Above Award

• 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 Alfred Cove:

• Lead an established, purpose-built early learning centre — oversee a 67-place centre offering quality long day care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Convenient Alfred Cove location — positioned between Fremantle and Perth, with a local bus route directly outside the centre, making the centre accessible for families and team members.
• Join a highly experienced and stable team — lead a well-established team of qualified educators, with many team members having been part of the centre for several years.
• A strong culture of relationships — step into a centre where educators know their children and families well and where long-term relationships are genuinely valued.
• Celebrate culture and community — be part of a centre that welcomes families to share cooking, gardening, stories and songs from their cultures, culminating in opportunities such as the annual end-of-year family celebration.

What Goodstart 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
• Salary packaging benefits available through AccessPay (eligibility applies)
• 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
• 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
• Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform

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.

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