Role : Assistant Director
Location : Coorparoo QLD (located on Yuggera and Turrbal land)
Centre : Goodstart Coorparoo-Park Street
Employment Type : Full Time-38hrs a week (2hrs a week off the floor)
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.
About Goodstart Coorparoo-Park Street
75 place centre
Open from 6.30am to 6pm
Onsite parking
Minutes walk to local bus stops
Great team dynamics with multiple languages spoken (includes Hindi & Turkish)
We have 5 Early Childhood Teachers on site
Centre Director has been with Goodstart for over 22yrs
3 min drive to Greenslopes Mall or 5mins to Stones Corner Village
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
Tax benefits through salary packaging
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, then we’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.
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 Chantal Stewart in the Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 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: COORPAROO, BRISBANE || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time
