Assistant Director

Role: Assistant DirectorLocation: Magill SACentre: Goodstart Magill - Penfold RoadEmployment Type: Full time - Monday to Friday shifts between 6.30am - 6.30pmSalary: From $34.63 per hour + super + benefitsUse your experience in early learning and work alongside our Centre Director to support our centre and teamCompetitive pay at least 7% above award + a range of benefits including childcare discount + salary packaging availableWork for Australia's largest early learning Not-for-ProfitAre you an experienced early learning professional who's ready to take their career to the next level, honing leadership skills and helping to build a successful business?As the Assistant Director, you will use your experience and leadership qualities to engage and motivate your centre team to drive continuous improvement in all aspects across centre operation. You will work in collaboration with your centre leadership team and establish respectful and reciprocal relationships with families and engage in networks within the centre's local community.In this role, you will:Support the Centre Director in the leadership of the team to provide high-quality early learning and careMentor and build capabilities within the centre teamBe responsible for the overall management of the centre in the Centre Director's absenceUse and implement the Goodstart Practice GuideAbout Goodstart - View our community
Located on Penfold Road, our centre is architecturally designed to complement the surrounding architecture while providing six age-based learning spaces all over a single level, with direct access for all children to the expansive outdoor playspaces.Inside is designed with spacious rooms and natural lighting and a mixture of furniture reflecting a Hampton's style home-like environment. The neutral colours create welcoming spaces and carefully positioned play areas create an environment that inspires learning for all ages. Our beautiful outdoor dining hub provides a dedicated space for meals with our onsite kitchen with child-height servery allows our cook to serve and engage our children in cooking and preparing meals.What Goodstart can offer you:We truly value you - that's why we pay more. At Goodstart, Assistant Directors get at least 7% above the award rateUp to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 6 weeks paid parental leaveTax benefits through salary packaging - a great way to pay for expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken outPaid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your careerWellbeing focus - you'll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per yearAdditional leave - you'll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balanceRetail discounts - you'll save money on insurance, travel and technologyUniform allowance and employee referral programSecurity and stability - as Australia's largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia's children and their familiesIf 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 applyClick '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 1800 222 543 orSupporting our people and protecting our childrenWe'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.YouTube video link:#gsassistantdirector