Role: Centre Director
Location: Calliope Gladstone Region QLD 4680, home of the Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng and Taribelang Bunda Peoples
Centre: Goodstart Calliope
Employment Type: Full Time 38 hours per week
Pay: $55.73 - $68.53 per hour (qualification and experience pending) + Superannuation + Benefits
$5,000 sign on bonus and up to $10,000 relocation assistance may apply for eligible candidates
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:
As Centre Director, you will be at the heart of our centre’s success—leading with vision, purpose, and a genuine passion for early childhood education. You will guide a committed team and ensure the highest level of care, safety, and learning for all children.
Leading a centre through the A&R process, preparing documentation, and supporting teams to demonstrate high-quality practice. Creating, maintaining, and evaluating the centre’s Quality Improvement Plan.
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.
Coaching, mentoring, and empowering educators to be their best.
Overseeing centre performance, compliance, budgeting, rosters and daily operations.
About Goodstart Calliope
Are you a confident and motivated leader ready to take the next step in your early childhood career? Goodstart Calliope is seeking an experienced Centre Director to lead our dedicated team and continue strengthening the high‑quality educational experiences our community values.
Goodstart Calliope is a welcoming early learning environment proudly rated ‘Meeting’ in our March 2024 Assessment and Rating . Our centre offers five thoughtfully designed rooms—from Nursery through to Kindergarten—providing a nurturing space for every child’s learning journey.
Our 75‑place centre supports families with flexibility during our operating hours from Monday – Friday, 6:15am – 6:15pm while fostering a strong sense of connection and belonging.
If you are ready to bring your leadership skills, vision, and passion for early childhood education to a centre that values quality, collaboration, and community, we’d love to hear from you .
What Goodstart can offer you:
$8,750 sign on bonus and up to $10,000 relocation assistance
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
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 and childcare discounts on insurance, travel and technology
Uniform allowance and employee referral program
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
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.
Have a question? Contact Metty from our Talent Acquisition Team via phone +61 3 9648 9838 or email
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
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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Posting Notes: CALLIOPE, GLADSTONE || QLD || Australia (AU) || | SF: LI || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time
