Assistant Director

Goodstart Clarinda

6d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Assistant Director at Goodstart Clarinda, 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. Work in a purpose-built, state-of-the-art centre featuring modern, homely design and naturally inspired learning environments. Lead within a large 106-place centre, offering strong leadership exposure and career growth opportunities. Six spacious learning areas across Nursery, Toddler and Kindergarten rooms designed to inspire curiosity. This is a rotating roster position, requiring availability between the centre’s operating hours of 6:30am – 6:30pm, Monday to Friday. Opportunity to support a centre that delivers high-quality, play-based early learning programs. Be part of a team committed to continuous professional development and excellence in care.

Requirements

• Previous experience as an Assistant Director or in a centre leadership position, or similar

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

Benefits

• At least 7% above the award rate
• Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees
• 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
• 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 and childcare discounts on insurance, travel and technology
• Uniform allowance
• Employee referral program

What This Job Offers

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