Assistant Director

Role: Assistant Director

Location: Pialba, Hervey Bay Region QLD 4655, Butchulla Land

Centre: Goodstart Pialba

Employment Type: Full Time 38 hours per week

Pay: $42.38 - $43.76 per hour (based on qualification and experience) + Super + Benefits

Use your experience in early learning and work alongside our Centre Director to support our centre and team Competitive pay at least 7% above award + a range of benefits including childcare discount + salary packaging available Work for Australia’s largest early learning Not-for-Profit

Are you an experienced early learning professional eager to advance your career, sharpen your leadership skills, and contribute to building a thriving business? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As the Assistant Director at Goodstart Pialba, 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.

Thie role is ideal for someone who’s ready to take the next step in their leadership journey! We’re seeking an Assistant Director who’s eager to learn, lead and progress toward a future Director role.

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 Pialba

We are a small, 74-place centre with long-term staff, most of whom have been with us for 5 to 15 years. We are proud to say that our staff speak a variety of languages, including Māori and Italian, which is included into our diverse programming for the children in our care. We also enjoy incorporating our families’ cultures into the curriculum, helping to strengthen the connection between home and the centre. Conveniently located on the main street in Hervey, we have a wonderful bush tucker garden that children and families enjoy tending to regularly.

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 Tax benefits through salary packaging Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price 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

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.

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 Metty G from our Talent Acquisition Team on +61 3 9648 9838 or via email mganhewage@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.

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