State Performance Lead - WA (502)

Goodstart•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

The State Performance Lead partners with the State Manager to ensure centres have the leadership, support and capability needed to achieve outstanding results. Across a diverse portfolio of centres, the role uses data, insights and strategic interventions to improve performance, develop Centre Directors and coordinate specialist support services that enable sustainable success. The position also supports succession planning and talent development across the state network, and works with State and National teams on strategic priorities and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Extensive experience leading performance across multi-site operations.
Strong business acumen and ability to analyse data to drive results.
Proven experience developing and coaching high-performing leaders and teams.
Demonstrated success implementing strategic performance improvement initiatives.
Outstanding stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
Ability to navigate complex environments, competing priorities and changing business needs.
Collaborative leadership style and commitment to continuous improvement.
Current Police Clearance.
Current Open Driver's Licence.
Current WA Working with Children Check.
Willingness to obtain a Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via the Geccko platform.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Framework (NQF) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Drive performance across a portfolio of centres using data-driven insights and strategic interventions.
Partner with Centre Directors to build leadership capability and deliver strong operational outcomes.
Monitor centre performance and identify risks and opportunities before they affect results.
Coordinate specialist support services to help centres overcome challenges and achieve sustainable improvement.
Coach and influence Centre Directors to become adaptive, high-performing leaders.
Support succession planning and talent development across the state network.
Ensure quality, compliance, safety and operational standards are consistently achieved.
Collaborate with State and National teams to deliver strategic priorities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements.
Salary packaging benefits through AccessPay (eligibility applies).
Discounted childcare of up to 15%.
Fitness Passport access to gyms and pools for employees and family at a discounted price.
Discounted health care and access to an employee wellbeing program with BUPA.
Exclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, Apple and Dell products, and more.
Optional free annual flu shot.
Option to purchase extra leave.
First Nations Support and Cultural Leave.
Support, tools, training and experiences to enhance professional growth and development.