Centre Integration Partner

Goodstart Corporate•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

We’re Goodstart – a not-for-profit with a vision for Australia’s children to have the best possible start in life. With 16,500 “Goodstarter” team members across nearly 700 centres supporting 70,000 children, we’re Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care, and we’re driven by impact, not profit. We’re now looking for a Centres Integration Partner to play a key role in delivering new centres, transforming environments, and supporting our growth and innovation across the country. As a Centres Integration Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in bringing new centres to life and supporting transitions across our national network. From greenfield builds to acquisitions, relocations, re-openings and divestments, you’ll lead the end‑to‑end integration process to ensure every centre is ready to provide an exceptional experience from day one. This is a dynamic, hands-on role where no two days look the same. You’ll collaborate with Centre Services, Property, Operations, Pedagogy, Quality, Workforce Planning, IT, Family Services and more, shaping environments where children can thrive.

Requirements

3+ years’ experience in program or project management, managing multiple concurrent projects
Strong organisational, coordination and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work effectively in complex, matrix environments
Strong communication and relationship-building capability
Proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong problem-solving skills
High attention to detail with a commitment to delivering quality outcomes
Flexibility to travel nationally as required
Growth mindset with a continuous improvement focus
Current QLD Blue Card

Nice To Haves

Project management qualifications or certifications
Experience in early learning, centre openings, or property-related project environments

Responsibilities

Lead the integration and setup of new and transitioning centres nationally
Manage multiple projects from planning through to delivery and handover
Coordinate cross-functional teams including Property, IT, Quality, TA, and Operations
Ensure centres are fully equipped, compliant, and ready to deliver high-quality learning environments
Drive continuous improvement across processes, tools, and ways of working
Partner with stakeholders to deliver seamless centre openings and transitions

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements giving you choice about when and how work will be done in order to better manage your work and non-work needs
Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging benefits which reduce your taxable income to increase take home pay
Access to discounted childcare (up to 15%)
Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
Discounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program with BUPA
Exclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, Apple and Dell products, and more.
Free annual flu shot (optional)
Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
Work for a company that has an aspiration to be globally recognised for early years practice and learning outcomes
Gain significant investment in your growth and development with support, tools, training and experiences that will truly enhance the progress and outcomes for children in their earliest years.