* Use your experience in early learning and work alongside our Centre Director to support our centre and team
* Receive at least 7% above the award rate + a range of benefits including childcare discount + salary packaging available
* Work for Australia’s largest early learning Not-for-Profit
As the Assistant Director at Goodstart Armadale, 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 Armadale
* Work for Australia's largest not-for-profit organisation. Funds from the revenue we raise go back to supporting the children through better resources and training our educators
* Our centre is licensed for 85 children aged from six weeks to five years
* Our variety of rooms are tailored for children with age-appropriate furniture, activities and toys to assist in the development of skills such as social and emotional, physical, fine motor, cognitive and language skills
* You'll be leading a team of Educators who are dedicated to providing the highest quality care and child interest-based programs
* We are located not far from the town centre of Armadale on the corner of Seventh and Forrest Road.
What Goodstart can offer you
* Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
* 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
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.
You’ll need
* A Diploma or bachelor’s in early childhood education
* Hold a current Working with Children Check, or be willing to obtain one
* 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. We encourage Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
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.
Posting Notes : ARMADALE, PERTH || WA || Australia (AU) || [[j2wDept]] || SF : LI || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time
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