Assistant Director

Role: Assistant Director
Location: Darling Downs & Scenic Rim Region
Centre: Dalby
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
Pay: Above Award Wages + Super + Benefits
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Use your experience in early learning and work alongside our Centre Director to support our centre and team
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Competitive pay at least 7% above award + a range of benefits including childcare discount + salary packaging available
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Work for Australia’s largest early learning Not-for-Profit
Are 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:
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Support the Centre Director in the leadership of the team to provide high-quality early learning and care
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Mentor and build capabilities within the centre team
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Be responsible for the overall management of the centre in the Centre Director’s absence
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Use and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide
Goodstart Early Learning Dalby, centrally located in Dalby just three hours from Brisbane, offers a welcoming environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. With five rooms tailored to specific age groups, our professional team provides engaging programs that cater to each child's needs and interests. Housed within a church setting, our centre features separate buildings for infants/toddlers and 3-5-year-olds, fostering a sense of community and respect for the environment. Our outdoor spaces promote hands-on learning through activities such as gardening, sensory play, and exploration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Join our team of dedicated educators and experience the joy of making a difference in children's lives.
What Goodstart can offer you:
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We truly value you – that’s why we pay more. At Goodstart, Assistant Directors get at least 7% above the award rate
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Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and 4 weeks paid parental leave – increasing to 6 weeks from December 2023 
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Tax benefits through salary packaging – a great way to pay for expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out
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Paid professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career 
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Wellbeing focus - you’ll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
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Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance  
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Retail discounts - you’ll save money on insurance, travel and technology
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Uniform allowance and employee referral program
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Security 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 families
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.
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. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
Have a question? Contact Anita of our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email alapworth@goodstart.org.au  
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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Goodstart is Australia’s largest early learning provider. As a not–for–profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.