Assistant Director

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Goodstart Brighton SA seeks an experienced Assistant Director to support the Centre Director at a Brighton centre, working 38 hours per week on a 6 month fixed term, with a pay rate of $42.38 per hour. The role centers on leading and mentoring the centre team, delivering high quality early learning, and managing operations in the Centre Director’s absence while implementing the Goodstart Practice Guide and building relationships with families and the local community. Benefits include above award pay, childcare discount, salary packaging, PD, and wellbeing days. To apply, click Apply Now or contact Jessica at 1800 222 543 or [email protected]; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants encouraged; Working with Children Check required.

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Role: Assistant Director 

Location: 444 Brighton Road, BRIGHTON, 5048, SA 

Centre:  Goodstart Brighton (SA)

Employment Type:  FT | 38 Hours Per Week | 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Pay: $42.38 p/h

 

• 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 <centre name>, 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 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 Brighton SA: 

• We're a smaller, 75-place long day care centre

• Seeking an experienced Assistant Director or Room Leader ready to take the next step in their leadership career by joining our dedicated team! 

• You'll find us just past Jetty Road, on Brighton Road in Brighton, close to schools, shops, and transport routes. Our location is convenient for families working in the city and those who live near the beach

• Our centre has also enjoyed recent renovations and new resources. We've had new paint, flooring, a shade sail, and educational materials and toys

• Many of our staff have been with us for five to 15 years. Our centre director, Mel, brings 25 years of experience across Goodstart services.
   

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 Jessica from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email [email protected]

 

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 [email protected]  

 

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. 

 

YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/1fVHWhUYxoI 

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Posting Notes: BRIGHTON, ADELAIDE || SA || Australia (AU) || | || Diploma - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time