Overview
Are you an experienced early learning qualified 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!
Location: 12 Wood Street, Woodend, 3442, VIC
Employment Type: Full Time/Permanent
Pay: $40.65 - $41.98 p/h + super
Responsibilities
- 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 Woodend
- Established 60 place centre located within the picturesque township of Woodend, near to the Woodend train station
- Our centre is welcoming and boasts rustic country charm, with wildlife often spotted outside
- Children enjoy weekly music and dance classes and community-based excursions and incursions
- Benefit from working with a supportive team and long-standing Centre Director
- Working in a float position, mentor and build capabilities within the centre team by providing hands-on support, sharing best practice, and fostering professional growth
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
- Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
- Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
- Uniform allowance and employee referral program
Qualifications and experience
- Diploma of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
- Current VIC Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
- Holds a current Police Check or is willing to obtain one upon request
- Substantial experience as a Senior Educator or in a similar role
You will need
- Diploma of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
- Current VIC Working with Children Check and First Aid qualification
- Holds a current Police Check or is willing to obtain one upon request
- Substantial experience as a Senior Educator or in a similar role
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.
Contact
Have a question? Contact Metty from our Talent Acquisition Team on or via email
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.
Posting Notes: Woodend || VIC || Australia (AU) || Diploma - Children\'s Services or equiv || Full-Time
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📌 Assistant Director
🏢 Goodstart Early Learning
📍 Woodend