Assistant Director

Employment Type: Full time, 38 hours per week Pay: $40.65 to $41.98 - depending on qualification and experience 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 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 Success: We are a small 66 place centre. Prime Location – Located in the heart of Cockburn, just minutes from Gateway Shopping Centre, Jandakot Primary School, cafés, and many gyms—perfect for grabbing a coffee before work or running errands after your shift Easy Access – Close to Cockburn Train Station and major bus routes, making your commute a breeze. Staff Parking Available – Free on-site parking for a stress‑free start to your day. Supportive & Fun Team – Work with a welcoming, dedicated team who value collaboration and a positive workplace culture. The centre provides education and care to children from six weeks to six years. Our Educators come from a variety of backgrounds making us a truly multicultural centre. We are committed to regular professional development and all of our Educators hold relevant Early Childhood, First Aid, Anaphylaxis, Asthma qualifications along with Working With Children Checks. 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 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. Equal Employment Opportunity 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 Peoples 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 Organization, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check. #J-18808-Ljbffr