Role: Centre Director
Location: Woree, Cairns Region QLD 4868, Gimuy Wulabara Yudinji Land
Centre: Goodstart Woree – Toogood Road
Employment Type: Full Time
Pay: Ranges $55.73 – $68.53 (depending on qualification and experience)
* 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 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 and maintaining a revenue‑generating business
About Goodstart Woree – Toogood Road
At our intimate, 75 place centre, we provide a child‑initiated learning environment that supports all children’s developmental goals. Our holistic, play‑based curriculum is founded on collaboration between families and educators and our key educator‑child relationships reflect the Reggio Emilia approach, fostering security and trust.
We promote children’s rights and ensure their voices are heard in an environment that is literature‑rich, sustainable, inviting, enriching, and engaging. Our centre is highly diverse, with families from Indian, Japanese, Vietnamese, Korean, Philippine, Torres Strait Islander, Aboriginal, and Spanish backgrounds. Goodstart Woree Toogood Road has developed strong community connections through family feedback, allied health professionals, and schools, teaching environmental respect through authentic local knowledge of land and country. Together, we have created a family‑cultured centre where educators, children, and families celebrate diversity.
We foster a family‑oriented culture where parents feel comfortable leaving their children with us and strive to give children the best start in life, encouraging them to share their cultures and identities and to become the best versions of themselves.
What Goodstart can offer you
* At least 12% above the award rate
* Up to 50% discount on 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 discounts on insurance, travel and 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 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.
Have a question? Contact Fiona McMillan from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email fmcmillan@goodstart.org.au.
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.
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.
YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/k5GTWCO3e6U
Posting Notes: WOREE, CAIRNS||QLD || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time
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