Assistant Director
About The Position
Are you an experienced early learning professional who’s ready to take their career to the next level, honing leadership skills and helping to build a successful business? As the Assistant Director at Goodstart Cameron Park, you will use your experience and leadership qualities to engage and motivate your centre team to drive continuous improvement in all aspects across centre operation. You will work in collaboration with your centre leadership team and establish respectful and reciprocal relationships with families and engage in networks within the centre’s local community. 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 Cameron Park Well-designed 70 place centre is located close to schools and local community. The centre is Rated Exceeding National Quality Standards with a highly motivated and focussed team providing play-based programs that are designed for every child to grow and love learning. Advocate for inclusive practices that create a safe and welcoming environment for every family.
Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent qualification (ACECQA approved)
- Hold a current NSW Working with Working with Children Check, or be willing to obtain one
- 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
- Previous experience in a leadership role is needed.
- If you have previous experience as an Early Childhood Teacher and 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.
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
Benefits
- Competitive pay at least 7% above award + a range of benefits including childcare discount + salary packaging available
- Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
- Tax benefits through salary packaging
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
