Assistant Director

Goodstart Belgrave Heights

59d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Assistant Director at Goodstart Belgrave Heights, 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. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will support educators, build team capability, and ensure consistent delivery of best practice.

Requirements

• Previous experience as an Assistant Director or in a centre leadership position, or similar
• Must have or obtain a valid working with children check

Nice To Haves

• Experience in early learning

Responsibilities

• 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
• Support the Centre Director in the day-to-day leadership and management of the centre
• Lead, mentor and inspire a team of educators to deliver high-quality programs
• Embed and drive quality practices aligned to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
• Foster strong relationships with children, families and the local community
• Support compliance with NQS, policies and procedures
• Contribute to continuous improvement and centre performance outcomes
• Participate in the centre’s rotating roster and support across rooms as required

Benefits

• At least 7% above the award rate
• Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees
• 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
• Employee referral program
• Childcare discount
• Salary packaging

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed