Role: Assistant Director
Location: Kirwan TOWNSVILLE QLD ****
Centre: Goodstart Townsville
Employment Type: Full-time Permanent
Pay: $***** - $***** p/h (Depending on experience) Super
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 Australias 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 Townsville youll 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 Directors absence
Use and implement the Goodstart Practice Guide
About Goodstart Townsville
Lead with purpose inspire with passion and grow your career in the heart of Goodstart Townsville
We are on a look out for an Assistant Director whos ready to step into a rewarding leadership role where community connection teamwork and childrens futures all come together.
Be part of a 75-place centre in the heart of Kirwan opposite Willows Shopping Centre with schools parks and cafes right at your doorstep.
Support high-quality care and education for children aged six weeks to five years in a trusted community-loved centre.
Join a service recognised with an Exceeding rating in Quality Area 2 Childrens Health and Safety reflecting our strong commitment to wellbeing
Lead alongside passionate educators inspiring teaching practices while nurturing each childs curiosity and individual pace of learning.
Build meaningful relationships with families educators and the wider community creating a centre that truly feels like home.
Take on a rewarding balance of leadership responsibilities from mentoring and guiding teams to driving excellence in our dynamic and flexible program.
Enjoy the satisfaction of knowing your leadership helps give every child the best possible start in life .
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
Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
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 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
Key Skills
Fiscal Management
Organizational skills
Fundraising
Communication skills
Management Experience
Teaching
Administrative Experience
Budgeting
Leadership ExperienceProgram Development
Supervising Experience
Attention to detail
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.
At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
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Required Experience: Director
Vacancy: 1
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.
Have a question?
Contact Salena from our Talent Acquisition Team on or via email
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