Centre Director

Pay: $57.08 - $68.53 per hour, based on experience and qualification. Key Highlights 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 About Goodstart Forbes: Our welcoming centre caters for up to 75 children across our Nursery, Toddler and Preschool rooms. With a homelike feel, it’s a place where both children and educators feel comfortable and supported. The Centre Leadership team is led by Director Aimee-Lee and Assistant Director Brooke, who together bring over 30 years of sector experience. They pride themselves on creating a supportive and collaborative environment for all staff at the service. We are in a convenient residential area, close to schools, shops and local facilities — making excursions easy to manage and offering staff added convenience at the end of the day to run personal errands. Our team are actively involved in our wider community - we participate in local community events such as ANZAC Day, with educators and children marching and laying a wreath, the Australia Day parade and NAIDOC day community celebrations. We are also activity involved in the Birth to Kinder Reading Downtown Day. 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 Tax benefits through salary packaging 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 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 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 Ange from our Talent Acquisition Team on or via email 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr