Assistant Director

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
Position: Assistant Director Location: Goodstart Gladstone, Toolooa Street As the Assistant Director, 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.
In this role, you will: Support the Centre Director in the leadership of the team to provide high-quality early learning and careMentor and build capabilities within the centre teamBe responsible for the overall management of the centre in the Centre Director's absenceUse and implement the Goodstart Practice GuideAbout Goodstart Gladstone, Toolooa Street Our 108-place centre, conveniently located near shops and public transport, features a dedicated team working together to create a safe, friendly, and family-oriented learning environment for children.
You will appreciate being part of a culturally diverse and inclusive centre that values each person's uniqueness and believes in fostering inclusion as the best beginning for a child's educational journey.
We offer flexible working hours and conditions to help our staff maintain a healthy work-life balance.
What Goodstart can offer you: Receive well above the award rate of pay50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leaveTax benefits through salary packagingTwo wellbeing days included in your personal leave per yearFree annual flu shot (optional)Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work-life balanceFirst Nations Support and Cultural LeaveRetail discounts on insurance, travel, and technologyUniform allowance and employee referral programIf 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.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions. 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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