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.
Employment Type:
Full Time
Pay:
$57.08 - $68.53 per hour, based on experience and qualification
Use your experience in early learning to manage and develop your own centre, guiding the next generation of educators
Competitive pay - 12% above award + childcare discount + salary packaging available
Work for Australia's largest early learning Not-for-Profit
Are you an experienced early learning professional ready to elevate your career, refine your leadership skills, and drive a thriving business? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
As a Centre Director at Goodstart, you'll be at the heart of our leadership team, playing a pivotal role in supporting and developing the Teachers and Educators in your centre. You'll build solid, meaningful relationships with children, families, and communities, fully embracing the profound impact of your role in their lives.
About Goodstart
Our welcoming centre caters for up to 75 children across our Nursery, Toddler and Preschool rooms. With a homelike feel, it’s a place where both children and educators feel comfortable and supported.
The Centre Leadership team is led by Director Aimee-Lee and Assistant Director Brooke, who together bring over 30 years of sector experience. They pride themselves on creating a supportive and collaborative environment for all staff at the service.
We are in a convenient residential area, close to schools, shops and local facilities — making excursions easy to manage and offering staff added convenience at the end of the day to run personal errands.
Our team are actively involved in our wider community – we participate in local community events such as ANZAC Day, with educators and children marching and laying a wreath, the Australia Day parade and NAIDOC day community celebrations. We are also activity involved in the Birth to Kinder Reading Downtown Day.
In this role, you will:
Deliver our bespoke learning program developed in collaboration with global leaders in pedagogical practice
Build and encourage a talented team of early learning professionals, sharing your knowledge and contributing to a culture of reflective practice and ongoing improvement
Work with your team to plan for the future of your centre, building the attendance pipeline and maintaining a revenue-generating business
What Goodstart can offer you:
At least 12% 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
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 discounts on insurance, travel and technology
Uniform allowance and employee referral program
You’ll need:
A Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or working towards)
Experience with leading and managing change within education, health or community services
Experience in delivering integrated early childhood services in areas of disadvantage
Proven commercial acumen with financial and operational performance management
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.
Supporting our people and protecting our children We’re an equal prospect 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 solid sense of belonging and connection.
Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure 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. For further information and support email:
deadlycareers@goodstart.org.au
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