Centre Director

Are you an experienced early learning leader ready to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to lead a thriving Goodstart centre in Bunbury, where you'll be supported to grow your leadership capability, inspire a passionate team and make a meaningful difference for children, families and the wider community.

About Goodstart East Bunbury:

• Prime Location - Located just minutes from Bunbury's CBD, our purpose-built centre offers the perfect blend of convenience and community, close to local schools, shops and the beautiful Leschenault Estuary.
• Our Centre - We are a 96-place centre designed to inspire and engage children across six vibrant learning rooms: two Nursery rooms, two Toddler rooms, Pre-Kindy, and Kindergarten. Every space is tailored to support children's growth and curiosity.
• Inclusive & Diverse Community - Be part of a centre that celebrates multiculturalism and inclusion, creating a welcoming environment where every child, family and educator feels they belong.
• Grow Your Leadership Career - Take the next step with dedicated induction, ongoing coaching, outstanding professional development and leadership programs designed to help you thrive as a Centre Director.
• Supportive Leadership Network - Lead with confidence, backed by experienced peers, dedicated leadership support and a collaborative network, with two nearby Goodstart Centres providing opportunities to connect, share ideas and learn together.
• This is a fixed term role until July 2027. We welcome applications from candidates with Director and Assistant Director experience.

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
• Salary packaging benefits available through AccessPay (eligibility applies)
• 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
• Experience with leading and managing change within education
• Proven commercial acumen with financial and operational performance management
• Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform

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 Melanie from our Talent Acquisition Team on 03 •••• •857 or via email msymonds@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 along with Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform.