Location:79-83 Ivy Street, South Burnett Region QLD 4610, located on Wakka Wakka Country
Employment Type:Full Time, 38 hours per week
Pay:$55.73 - $68.53 per hour (Qualification and experience pending) + Superannuation + Benefits
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 atGoodstart,you’llbe at the heart of our leadership team, playing a pivotal role in supporting and developing the Teachers and Educators in your centre.You'llbuild strong, meaningful relationships with children, families, and communities, fully embracing the profound impact of your role in their lives.
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 andmaintaininga revenue-generating business
Vibrant and welcoming centre with 74-place capacity catering to children aged 6 weeks to 5 years
Homelike atmosphere and large wraparound playground
Beautiful gardens: bee, butterfly, vegetable, and bush tucker
Strong sustainability practices
Partnership with Gundoo Early Learning (Cherbourg) for cultural exchange
Experienced team with long tenure (7–10 years average)
Team learning Wakka Wakka, Thai, and Tongan to enrich our cultural diversity.
WhatGoodstartcan offer you:
* At least12% above the award rate
* Up to50% discount off your childcare gap fees andup to 6weeks 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)
* Optiontopurchaseextra leave for even greater work life balance
* First NationsSupportand Cultural Leave
* Retail discounts on insurance,traveland technology
* Uniform allowance and employee referral program
* As a Centre Director, you may be eligible to access external professional supervision - a confidential and reflective space that fosters professional growth, personal wellbeing, and effective leadership practice within complex and dynamic environments
You’ll need:
* A Diploma orBachelor in Early Childhood Education(or working towards)
* Experience with leading and managing change within education,healthor 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’ andsubmityour application.
We review applications as they aresubmitted. We encourage you tosubmityour application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.
Have a question? ContactAnjana from the Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email aummalaneni@goodstart.org.au
AtGoodstartwe are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support emaildeadlycareers@goodstart.org.au
Supporting our people and protecting our children
We’rean equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know thatGoodstartersfrom diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We’realso deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feels a strong senseof belonging and connection.
Safety is ourpriorityand we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse,neglectand harm. As a Child Safe Organisation,all ofour candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.
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