Centre Director

Role: Centre Director 

Centre: Goodstart Rostrevor 

Employment Type: Full Time, 38 hours per week

Pay: $58.38 to $59.71 - depending on qualification or 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  
   

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 (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 

• Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform  

How to apply