AddressRole: Assistant Director
Location: New Lambton
Centre: Goodstart New Lambton
Employment Type: Full-Time (12mth Maternity leave coverage with extension possible)
Pay: $36.74 - $56.99
- 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 New Lambton, 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.
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
About Goodstart New Lambton
Join the vibrant team at Goodstart New Lambton, nestled in a peaceful residential neighbourhood yet conveniently close to local shops, schools, and community amenities. Just a five-minute drive from The John Hunter Hospital and ten minutes from Newcastle CBD, our centre is also within walking distance of local primary schools.
At Goodstart New Lambton, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative environment and actively inviting family input and feedback. Our educators are dedicated to building solid and lasting partnerships with children and their families through our key educator approach.
We create engaging programs for children each day, using the Early Years Learning Framework as our foundation. We celebrate and incorporate the diverse cultures, interests, needs, and abilities of our children and families, tailoring our programs to meet the unique needs of every child in our care. Join us and be a part of a community that values connection, creativity, and personalised learning!
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
📚 Paid professional development
💆🏽♀️ Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
👩⚕️Free annual flu shot (optional)
✈️ Option to purchase extra leave for an 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
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
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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.
