Lead with purpose, inspire with passion, and grow your career in the heart of Goodstart Townsville! We are on the lookout for an Assistant Director who’s ready to step into a rewarding leadership role where community connection, teamwork, and children’s futures all come together.
Responsibilities and benefits include:
- 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 – Children’s Health and Safety, reflecting our strong commitment to wellbeing.
- Lead alongside passionate educators, inspiring teaching practices while nurturing each child’s 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.
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.
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.
Goodstart is 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 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 Protected Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.
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📌 Assistant Director
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📍 Townsville